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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Emily White
2 weeks ago

Five stars!

Ava Martinez
11 months ago

Five stars!

Karen Miller
8 months ago

From the very first page, the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged. Truly inspiring.

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5 out of 5 (8 User reviews )

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