Author: J. F. Cooper [James Fenimore Cooper]
Title: The Water Witch; or, the Skimmer of the Seas
Description: London, George Routledge & Co. 1850 . Leather. A nineteenth century edition of J. F. Cooper's thrilling nautical-based novel, surrounding the kidnap and subsequent rescue of a woman by her suitor. An 1850 edition of J. F. Cooper's exciting nautical adventure novel, 'The Water Witch&apos. First published in 1830. Bound in half crushed morocco with marbled paper-covered boards.Written by American fiction author, James Fenimore Cooper, who was best known for his historical romances, often set in rural and exotic places, such as 'The Last of the Mohicans' and 'The Spy&apos. Set in New York and the nearby oceans during the seventeenth century, 'The Water Witch' surrounds the kidnapping of Alida be Barberie, who is taken by the pirate and captain of the impressive ship, the Water Witch. Her love interest, Captain Ludlow then undertakes a dangerous and thrilling quest to save his love, risking his life in the process.Ink inscription of Edwin Fanning Gye, dated 1860. Bound in half crushed morocco with marbled paper-covered boards. Externally, very good, with light bumping to the extremities and a little rubbing, heavier to the head of the spine. Label to the spine head. Ink inscription to front paste down. Lacking endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with light handling marks and the odd spot. Ink notation to title page. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: James Fenimore Cooper the water witch skimmer of the seas nautical the water witch None


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