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James Fenimore Cooper
AuthorBooks · Second hand1789-1851
James Fenimore Cooper was an American writer of the first half of the 19th century, whose historical romances depicting colonial and indigenous characters from the 17th to the 19th centuries brought him fame and fortune. He lived much of his boyhood and his last 15 years in Cooperstown, New York, which was founded by his father William Cooper on property that he owned. Cooper became a member of the Episcopal Church shortly before his death, and contributed generously to it. He attended Yale University for three years, where he was a member of the Linonian Society.
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About James Fenimore Cooper
Birth
1789
Death
1851
First book
1820
Years writing
206
James Fenimore Cooper was an American writer of the first half of the 19th century, whose historical romances depicting colonial and indigenous characters from the 17th to the 19th centuries brought him fame and fortune. He lived much of his boyhood and his last 15 years in Cooperstown, New York, which was founded by his father William Cooper on property that he owned. Cooper became a member of the Episcopal Church shortly before his death, and contributed generously to it. He attended Yale University for three years, where he was a member of the Linonian Society.
James Fenimore Cooper was a prolific American author who wrote nearly 600 works throughout his career.
He is world-renowned for creating the Leatherstocking Tales series, centered on the iconic character Natty Bumppo.
His masterpiece, The Last of the Mohicans, is considered one of the most influential romantic novels in historical literature.
In addition to his role as an adventure novelist, Cooper had a career as a military officer.
His literary legacy spans from historical and adventure fiction to biography and children's literature.
