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It is not improbable that some of those who read this book, may feel a wish to know in what manner I became possessed of the manuscript. Such a desire is too just and natural to be thwarted, and the tale shall be told as briefly as possible. During the summer of 1828, while travelling... Read Full Overview

It is not improbable that some of those who read this book, may feel a wish to know in what manner I became possessed of the manuscript. Such a desire is too just and natural to be thwarted, and the tale shall be told as briefly as possible. During the summer of 1828, while travelling... Read Full Overview

James Fenimore Cooper (September 15, 1789 - September 14, 1851) was an American writer of the first half of the 19th century. His historical romances draw a picture of frontier and American Indian life in the early American days which created a unique form of American literature... Read Full Overview

This classic work of satire, written by the author of The Last of the Mohicans, takes aim at the social and political mores of early 19th-century America and Europe. Set in a fictional society of monkeys, the novel is a witty and entertaining critique of human society.

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"The Monikins" is a satirical novel by James Fenimore Cooper, written in the early 19th century, which explores themes of wealth, class, and human nature with a humorous and critical lens. The narrative follows an author as he reflects on his own family history and the eccentricities... Read Full Overview

J. Fenimore Cooper's "The Monikins" is a biting satire cloaked in political fiction. This thought-provoking allegory uses the premise of intelligent monkeys to deliver sharp social commentary. A master of historical fiction, Cooper crafts a humorous narrative that explores...

J. Fenimore Cooper's "The Monikins" is a biting satire cloaked in political fiction. This thought-provoking allegory uses the premise of intelligent monkeys to deliver sharp social commentary. A master of historical fiction, Cooper crafts a humorous narrative that explores...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
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The Monikins is a satirical novel written by the American author James Fenimore Cooper. The book follows the adventures of a group of intelligent monkeys, known as Monikins, who live on an island in the South Pacific. The Monikins are highly evolved and have developed their own... Read Full Overview

The Monikins is a satirical novel written by James Fenimore Cooper in 1835. The story takes place on a fictional island called ""Leaphigh"" where the inhabitants are intelligent monkeys called ""Monikins"". The Monikins are divided into two groups, the aristocratic ""High Monikins""... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview