The Water Witch or The Skimmer of the Seas : A Tale

James Fenimore Cooper

Published by J.Cunningham , Peterborough Court , Fleet Street, London, 1839

About this Item

"The Water Witch or the Skimmer of the Seas, A Tale, is set in the region of New York City at the end of the seventeenth century, and is about a small brigantine, Water Witch, whose pirate captain is known as "The Skimmer of the Seas." His abduction of Alida de Barbérie, a beautiful heiress, causes her suitor Captain Ludlow to give chase in the Coquette, an English sloop of war which he commands. Though remaining in Long Island Sound, the Water Witch manages to elude the pursuing vessel until the Coquette is engaged in battle by two French ships. The Skimmer feels honor-bound to come to the aid of his fellow countryman. When Ludlow's fiancée is restored to him, he shows his gratitude by offering protection to the Skimmer, But the pirate, lured by new adventures, departs in the Water Witch.".A very early copy.Please Email for further details. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Seller Inventory # 557692

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Water Witch or The Skimmer of the Seas :...

Publisher: J.Cunningham , Peterborough Court , Fleet Street, London

Publication Date: 1839

Binding: Stiff Paper Boards

Illustrator: Not Illustrated

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Signed: Signed By a (?) Stewardson

Edition: First Edition of This Edition.

Book Type: Hardback