The Sea Lions; Or, The Lost Sealers by James Fenimore Cooper

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Author Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851
Title The Sea Lions; Or, The Lost Sealers
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Note Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Sea Lions; Or, The Lost Sealers" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of human ambition, morality, and the awe-inspiring wonders of nature, centering around the interactions and conflicts of a community in Suffolk County, Long Island. Characters such as Deacon Pratt, a miserly landowner, and Mary Pratt, his virtuous niece, are poised against the background of whaling and sealing adventures, as they confront their own relationships and aspirations. The opening of the tale introduces us to the setting of Oyster Pond Point and describes the character of its society that is uniquely shaped by their proximity to the ocean and their whaling pursuits. Deacon Pratt emerges as a focal character, characterized by his greed and self-interest, particularly as he becomes entangled with a dying sailor named Daggett, who holds secrets of a treasure hidden on distant islands. The scenes depict Mary Pratt's compassionate nature as she navigates her uncle's avarice while fostering a bond with Roswell Gardiner, the captain of the newly acquired Sea Lion. The narrative sets the stage for deeper ethical dilemmas and relationships as these characters seek wealth, understanding, and fulfillment in a world dominated by both nature and human desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Sea stories
Subject Sealers (Persons) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10545
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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