The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak: A Tale of the Pacific: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak: A Tale of the Pacific: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak: A Tale of the Pacific is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cooper, James Fenimore (1789–1851).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak: A Tale of the Pacific" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the character of Mark Woolston, who is introduced as a young man navigating the complexities of his life, including familial relationships, personal ambition, and love, set against the backdrop of maritime adventures in the Pacific Ocean. The opening of the novel establishes Mark's background, detailing his upbringing and the contrasting relationships between his family and that of his rival’s, the Yardleys. As Mark Woolston embarks on his journey at sea, his motivations are intermingled with romantic interests, particularly in Bridget Yardley, the daughter of his father's professional competitor. The narrative begins to set the stage for both his personal growth and the larger ecological and societal themes that may unfold as he ventures into the unknown of the Pacific waters and grapples with the consequences of his choices.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Crater; Or, Vulcan's Peak: A Tale of the Pacific
- Author credits: Cooper, James Fenimore (1789–1851)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Castaways -- Fiction
- Didactic fiction
- Oceania -- Fiction
- Pacific Ocean -- Fiction
- Sea stories
- Utopian fiction
- Utopias -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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