Brown-Cooper

**//James Fenimore Cooper//**



· September 15, 1789-September 14, 1851. · Born in Burlington, New Jersey. · Father was a Congressman. · At age 13, he was enrolled at Yale University.
 * Background **


 * Writings **

·  Reoccurring themes pertained to numerous sea stories · Style started as pure fiction, but changed to the combination of art and controversy. · Published books in Europe and United States. · He enjoyed writing about politics. · His writings about politics often led to lawsuits. · Instead of being discouraged from the lawsuits, Cooper came back each time with more energy towards his works.


 * Literary Works **

· Anonymously published his first book, //Precaution,// which was published in 1820. · By 1823 he had his first series of books published which were known as the Leatherstocking series. · In 1826, he published his most famous book, //Last of the Mohicans,// which went on to become one of the most widely read novels in the nineteenth century. · In addition, a movie was based off of his novel, //Last of the Mohicans.//

"James Fenimore Cooper." //Www.kirjasto.sci.fi//. Web. 15 Jan. 2010. [].
 * Works Cited**

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