The Spy: Condensed for use in schools: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Spy: Condensed for use in schools is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cooper, James Fenimore (1789–1851).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Spy: Condensed for use in schools" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel published in 1821. Set during the American Revolution, it unfolds in the neutral ground between British and Continental forces. When a mysterious stranger named Mr. Harper seeks shelter at a Loyalist family's home, a web of intrigue begins involving a suspected spy, disguised officers, and dangerous loyalties. The peddler Harvey Birch becomes central to questions of patriotism and deception, while romance and duty collide amid the chaos of war.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Spy: Condensed for use in schools
- Author credits: Cooper, James Fenimore (1789–1851)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Domestic fiction
- Historical fiction
- New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
- Spy stories
- United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
- War stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
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