The Ways of the Hour: A Tale is a novel written by the renowned American author James Fenimore Cooper. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows the story of a young lawyer named Aristabulus Bragg, who is struggling to establish himself in the legal profession. Bragg is a proud and ambitious man, who is determined to make a name for himself in society. However, his arrogance and lack of moral compass soon lead him down a path of deceit and...