Homeward Bound; Or, the Chase: A Tale of the Sea: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Homeward Bound; Or, the Chase: A Tale of the Sea: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Homeward Bound; Or, the Chase: A Tale of the Sea is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cooper, James Fenimore (1789–1851).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"Homeward Bound; Or, the Chase: A Tale of the Sea" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written during the early 19th century. The story revolves around a diverse set of characters brought together aboard the packet ship Montauk, who are navigating both the literal seas and the complexities of society as they journey from Europe back to the United States. The opening of the novel introduces key players in the Effingham family, including father Mr. Effingham and his daughter Eve, who are returning to America after years abroad. They are accompanied by various passengers, each embodying distinct societal traits, who provide a critique of American and British social manners. As the Montauk prepares to set sail from Portsmouth, themes of class, national identity, and personal relationships begin to emerge, hinting at the challenges and adventures that await the characters during their sea voyage, including an unexpected chase involving the law. This dynamic introduction sets the stage for explorations of human interaction amid the rigors of maritime travel.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Homeward Bound; Or, the Chase: A Tale of the Sea
- Author credits: Cooper, James Fenimore (1789–1851)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Ocean travel -- Fiction
- Pirates -- Fiction
- Sea stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
