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Christendom is gradually extricating itself from the ignorance, ferocity, and crimes of the middle ages. It is no longer subject of boast, that the hand which wields the sword, never held a pen, and men have long since ceased to be ashamed of knowledge. The multiplied means of... 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

Extrait Ce magnifique bras de mer qui baigne les c tes d'Am rique entre le quaranti me et le quarante et uni me degr de latitude, est form par les confluents de l'Hudson, le Hackensack, le Passaic, le Bariton et une multitude de petites rivi res qui versent toutes, entre l'espace... Read Full Overview

"L'?cumeur de mer" par James Fenimore Cooper. James Fenimore Cooper ?tait un ?crivain am?ricain (1789-1851).

"The Water Witch" from James Fenimore Cooper. Prolific and popular American writer of the early 19th century (1789-1851).

This unabridged and complete new edition of The Water-Witch is unlike any reproduction of a vintage printing available (as is apparent in Previewing other offerings). It is unlike both the new formats which use small print to pack the story into half the pages (or sell... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

The Water Witch is a 1830 novel by James Fenimore Cooper. Set in 17th century New York, and the surrounding sea, the novel depicts the abduction of a women, Alida de Barberie, by the pirate captain of the brigantine, Water Witch, and the subsequent pursuit of that elusive ship,... 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 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