Oak Openings: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Oak Openings is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cooper, James Fenimore (1789–1851).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Oak Openings" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel published in 1848. Set in Michigan's oak savanna during the War of 1812, it follows Benjamin Boden, a professional honey-hunter nicknamed "Ben Buzz." Cooper's last wilderness novel explores the relationship between European settlers and Native Americans during westward expansion. The story weaves themes of property ownership, religion, and industry as the bee-hunter navigates this frontier landscape. This melancholy work serves as a final chapter to Cooper's exploration of early American wilderness life.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Oak Openings
- Author credits: Cooper, James Fenimore (1789–1851)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- American fiction -- 19th century
- Historical fiction
- Indians of North America -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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