The Red Rover: A Tale by James Fenimore Cooper

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By Barbara Horvat Posted on Apr 2, 2026
In Category - Urban Studies
Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851
English
"The Red Rover: A Tale" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel published in 1827. The story follows sailor Dick Fid, free black sailor Scipio Africanus, and Royal Navy officer James Wilder as they encounter the infamous pirate known as "The Red Rover." Praised as one of Cooper's finest sea adventures, the novel was an immediate success, swiftly adapte...
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first serious depictions of African lineage characters in American literature, it helped establish Cooper's reputation as a pioneer of the maritime fiction genre. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Patricia Gonzalez
1 year ago

Simply put, it creates a vivid world that you simply do not want to leave. Exactly what I needed.

James Scott
1 year ago

I stumbled upon this title and the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged. Absolutely essential reading.

Mark Nguyen
1 year ago

Helped me clear up some confusion on the topic.

Michelle Perez
8 months ago

Surprisingly enough, the clarity of the writing makes this accessible. This story will stay with me.

Charles Hill
1 year ago

Compatible with my e-reader, thanks.

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