The Lake Gun: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Lake Gun is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cooper, James Fenimore (1789–1851).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Lake Gun" by James Fenimore Cooper is a satirical short story published in 1850. Set on Seneca Lake in Central New York, the story follows a traveler investigating mysterious explosions echoing across the water and a floating tree trunk known as the "Wandering Jew." A college-educated Iroquois shares a legend about See-wise, a demagogue who defied the Great Spirit and suffered eternal punishment. Cooper uses this Native American tale to satirize political demagoguery, warning against leaders who abandon tradition and manipulate their followers for personal gain.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Lake Gun
- Author credits: Cooper, James Fenimore (1789–1851)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Curiosities and wonders -- Fiction
- Seneca Lake (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
- Category: Short Stories
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