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Excerpt from The Spy, a Tale of the Neutral Ground In the literary work Of few men can we trace the influence Of early environment so clearly as in the novels Of Cooper. Otsego Hall, in his boyhood, was in the Wilderness. About him he saw civilization conquering with axe and plough virgin forests and rough fields, which, a generation before, had been unknown to white men. Pioneers with their families were constantly arriving from the east, some to settle in the rich valleys of the Susquehanna, others to move on farther west to the plains. In the dense woods, which extended from the shores Of the lake in all directions, were deer and wolves, the lynx and the bear. Everywhere lurked the silent, mysterious Indian, now peaceably visiting the little settlement to trade with the inhabitants, now on the war - path in paint and feathers, making it unsafe to pass beyond the limits Of the clearing. Many boys would have been little affected by such sur roundings as these. Upon Cooper's mind the wild grandeur Of nature about him, the struggles Of pioneers with hard ships and Indians, made a lasting impression. SO clearly did he see and hear everything that went on among the backwoodsmen Of Cooperstown, that twenty years later he turned to that early life for the material Of his most success ful novels. The five Leatherstocking Tales are thus the fruit Of the years at Otsego Hall; and apart from The Spy and The Pilot, Cooper's fame to-day rests almost entirely upon his five stories Of pioneer life. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The Spy, Vol. 1 of 2: A Tale of the Neutral Ground He is more fettered by reason and less by laws, than in any other section of the globe; consequently, while he enjoys a greater poli tical liberty, he is under a greater moral restraint than his European brother. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from The Spy, Vol. 2 of 2: A Tale of the Neutral Ground As the Captain entered his quarters, the sentinel at the door inquired if he had met Mrs. Flana gan - and added that she had passed there, filling the air with threats against her tormentors at the Hotel, and inquiring for the captain, in search of redress. Lawton heard the man in astonish ment - appeared struck with a new idea - walked several yards towards the orchard, and returned again, for several minutes he paced rapidly to and fro before the door of the house, and then has tily entering it, threw himself on a bed in his clothes, and was soon in a profound sleep. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The Spy, a Tale of the Neutral Ground, Vol. 1 of 3: Referring to Some Particular Occurrences During the American War; Also Pourtraying American Scenery and Manners There are several reasons why an Ame rican, who writes a novel, should choose 'his own country for the scene of his story and there are more against it. To begin with the, - pros - the ground, is untrodden, and will have all the charms of novelty as yet but one pen of any celebrity has been employed among us in this kindfof writing; and as the author is dead, and beyond the hopes and fears of literary re wards and punishments, his countrymen are beginning to discover his merit - but we forget, the latter part of the sentence should have been, among the - contras. The. Very singularity of the circumstance gives the book some small chance of being noticed abroad, 'and our literature is much like our Wine - vastly benefited by travel ling. Then, the patriotic ardour of the country will insure a sale to the most. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The Spy; A Tale of the Neutral Ground; Referring to Some Particular Occurrences During the American War, Vol. 2 of 3: Also Pourtraying American Scenery and Manners These slender limbs, that tremble like the aspen At summer evening's sigh, uphold a spirit, Which, rous'd, can tower to the height of heaven, And light those shining windows of the face With much of heaven's own radiance. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The Spy; A Tale of the Neutral Ground, Vol. 3 of 3: Referring to Some Particular Occurrences During the American War: Also Pourtraying American Scenery and Manners I have no dread of death, Lawton, returned Isabella I thank you for not doubting me; I felt it from the first. These are not scenes for a form like yours, added the trooper; 'tis enough that Britain calls our youth to the field but when such loveliness becomes the victim of war, I sicken at my trade. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
This premium quality large print edition includes the complete text of James Fenimore Cooper's classic tale of the conflicts and complications brought by divided loyalties during the American Revolution in a freshly edited and newly typeset edition. With a large 7.44"x9.69" page size, this Summit Classic edition is printed on heavyweight bright white paper with a fully laminated cover featuring an original full color design. Page headers and proper placement of Cooper's original footnotes exemplify the attention to detail given this volume. With the publication of The Spy in 1821, James Fenimore Cooper became an international figure and the first authentic American novelist, free of the forms and conventions of the British fiction of the day. In a writing career spanning thirty years, over thirty novels and an extensive body of lesser works, with The Leatherstocking Tales he became the first great interpreter of the American experience, chronicling the adventures of the indomitable Natty Bumppo, known variously as "Hawkeye," "Deerslayer," "Pathfinder," "Leatherstocking" and other names, from the colonial Indian wars through the early expansion into the vast western plains. Cooper wrote The Spy to preserve the memory and meaning of the American Revolution and in response to allegations of venality on the part of the men who captured Benedict Arnold's co-conspirator, Major John Andre. The novel centers on Harvey Birch, a man suspected of being a spy for the British. Only General George Washington knows who Birch really is. The Spy is Cooper's first great historical novel, and, indeed the first and original "Great American Novel". But it also serves as a parable of the American experience and a timeless reminder that a society's survival depends on judging people by their actions, not their class or reputations. Set in upstate New York on a comfortable estate, the Wharton family suddenly finds that the Revolutionary War has arrived in their parlor. Like many families during the Revolution, the Whartons ultimately face the need to decide where they stand as a complicated set of relationships among family members with both Patriot and Loyalist sentiments begin to unravel with a secret visit from Wharton's son, Henry, a British officer who has crossed behind American lines in disguise. American troops arrive unexpectedly, Henry is discovered and arrested as a spy, and held in the custody of Major Dunwoodie,who is Henry's sister's fiancé and Henry's own childhood friend. The real spy, of course, is still on the loose. A tale of love and intrigue in a time of war, "The Spy" vividly recreates the divided loyalties and patriotic fervor on both sides of the American Revolution, and the sacrifices people must sometimes make for their beliefs and the people they care most about.
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