The Crater (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161460421)

The Crater is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper. The story is set on a small island in the Pacific Ocean, where a group of American sailors are stranded after their ship is destroyed by a hurricane. The island is home to a massive crater, which the sailors soon discover is the result of a volcanic eruption. The crater is filled with fresh water, and the sailors use it to survive while they wait for rescue.As they explore the island, the sailors encounter a group of natives who are hostile towards them. The sailors are forced to defend themselves against the natives, and they eventually discover that the natives are being led by a white man who has gone insane. The white man is the sole survivor of a shipwreck that occurred years ago, and he has been living on the island ever since.The sailors eventually manage to escape the island, but not before they uncover the truth about the white man and the natives. The Crater is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of survival, exploration, and the clash of cultures. It is a classic work of American literature that continues to be read and enjoyed by readers around the world.It was again mid-summer ere Mark Woolston had his boat ready for launching. He had taken things leisurely, and completed his work in all its parts, before he thought of putting the craft into the water. Afraid of worms, he used some of the old copper on this boat, too; and he painted her, inside and out, not only with fidelity, but with taste. Although there was no one but Kitty to talk to, he did not forget to paint the name which he had given to his new vessel, in her stern-sheets, where he could always see it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Fenimore Cooper
ISBN-10: 116146042X
ISBN-13: 9781161460421
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 376
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.91lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.88d