A definitive new biography of James Fenimore Cooper, early nineteenth century master of American popular fictionAmerican author James Fenimore Cooper (1789'Äì1851) has been credited with inventing and popularizing a wide variety of genre fiction, including the Western, the spy novel, the high seas adventure tale, and the Revolutionary War romance. America's first crusading novelist, Cooper reminds us that literature is not a cloistered art; rather, it ought to be intimately engaged ...

“Exceptional talent….I am one of his most ardent admirers. I admired Mr. Irving’s work so much, in fact, that I gave it the ultimate praise; I ‘borrowed it.’”—Edgar Allan PoeSage, storyteller, and wit, Washington Irving created such staples of American fiction as the stories “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” He earned his preeminence in early American literature with the masterpieces in miniature collected here: dozens of stories, travel essays, b...

James Fenimore Cooper (17891851) invented the key forms of American fiction-the Western, the sea tale, the Revolutionary War romance. Furthermore, Cooper turned novel writing from a polite diversion into a paying career. He influenced Herman Melville, Richard Henry Dana, Jr., Francis Parkman, and even Mark Twain-who felt the need to flagellate Cooper for his literary offenses.” His novels mark the starting point for any history of our environmental conscience. Far from complicit i...

A historical adventure reminiscent of Sir Walter Scott’s Waverley romances, Cooper’s novel centers on Harvey Birch, a common man wrongly suspected of being a spy for the British.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide aut...

Everything a resident or clinician needs-to-know about pediatric medicine in a concise bulleted format. Written by a preeminent team of clinicians from the top children’s hospitals in the country, this quick-reference and board review is organized according to the clinical issues tested on the Board of Pediatrics Examination.

HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.‘There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.’A timeless and celebrated children’s classic, Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows has delighted for nearly 100 years. In the idyllic English countryside, Mole, Badger, Rat and Toad encounter adventure at every turn – whether it’s gipsy caravans, Rat’s love for the river, or Toads passion for motorcars, th...

Part rousing sea-faring adventure, part coming of age tale, Nobel-laureate Rudyard Kipling’s Captains Courageous takes readers on a journey like no other.The spoiled teenage son of an American millionaire, Harvey Cheyne has never had to work for anything in his life. But when he falls overboard a ship heading to Europe, his world is changed forever. Saved from certain death by the gruff crew of a Gloucester schooner, Harvey must learn to live like them if ...

Illustrated Edition: Features 20 stunning illustrations, bringing the story's eerie atmosphere and memorable characters to life.Includes a Detailed Summary: An engaging synopsis that will improve your comprehension and pleasure of the narrative.Comprehensive Character List: Get to know the fascinating characters that populate the haunting world of Sleepy Hollow.Author Biography: Delve in...

Get ready for the deadliest party of the year…With every day that passes, Harper is one step closer to being trapped inside the Order of Shadows forever.Someone in town will stop at nothing to end Harper’s life, a mysterious girl from Jackson’s past reappears, threatening to destroy everything, and a shocking truth about Harper’s mom finally comes to light.But nothing compares to what happens the night of the annual Halloween Ball.G...

For a Limited Time, download the Beautiful Demons box set of Books 1-3 for FREE.This is Book 5 of The Shadow Demons Saga:After narrowly escaping death at the hand of the Order of Shadows, Harper finds herself thrust into the strange and beautiful world of the shadow demons. But crossing through the portal doesn't mean she is safe. The Order of Shadows is determined to bring her home and transfer the Prima line to the Harris family. They sen...

"A Farewell to Arms" was Ernest Hemingway's first best-seller and the acclaim garnered by this book put his name on the 20th century literary map. The novel is based on Hemingway's own experiences serving as an ambulance driver during the Italian campaign in World War I and has often been cited as one of the best war novels ever written.The story follows the service of Frederic Henry, an American medic serving in the Italian army during the First World War. Frederic meets and falls...

This single volume brings together all of Poe's stories and poems, and illuminates the diverse and multifaceted genius of one of the greatest and most influential figures in American literary history. Quotes from the book: "Years of love have been forgot, In the hatred of a minute." "Men have called me mad; but the question is not yet settled, whether madness is or is not the loftiest intelligence– whether much that is glorious– whether all that is profound– does not spring from disease of...