První díl slavné pentalogie Příběhy Kožené punčochy líčí dobrodružství bílého lovce přezdívaného Sokolí oko a jeho indiánských přátel v období bojů Francouzů a Angličanů o nová území v Severní Americe. Odehrává se mezi let 1740 a 1745, kdy osídlené části kolonie New Yorku sestávaly jen ze čtyř atlantických okresů a z několika předsunutých osad na řekách Mohawk a Schoharie. Kraj na východ od řeky Mississippi nabízel pohled na nesmírnou prostoru lesů, ohraničenou pouze úzkým lemem obdělané půdy podél moře, posázenou zrcadly jezer a...

James Fenimore Cooper is an American author best known for his work The Spy: a Tale of the Neutral Ground. The story takes place during the American Revolution and was partially inspired by a close family friend named John Jay. The action takes place in "The Locusts," a Colonial-style residence in Scarsdale, New York, built in 1787 by Major William Popham, an officer who served on the staffs of generals George Clinton and George Washington and who also served as the 7th President-General of the Society of Cincinnati. The residence is situated in a neutral zone that serves as a buffer between...

"The Red Rover", A Tale by James Fenimore Cooper is an exhilarating maritime adventure set against the backdrop of colonial America. The story follows a daring and charismatic pirate, known as the Red Rover, who becomes central to a thrilling narrative of seafaring escapades and shipwreck. The novel unfolds with the Red Rover and his crew engaging in high-stakes pirate adventures on the high seas, showcasing their heroism and courage in the face of numerous challenges. As the tale progresses, themes of loyalty and betrayal emerge, particularly within the complex relationships among the...