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The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale by James Fenimore Cooper — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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The year is 1799. Admiral Caraccioli of Naples is about to be executed from the yard-arm of Lord Nelson’s flagship in the Mediterranean. Young and in love with Carccioli’s daughter, the spirited French privateer, Raoul Yvard, and his wily sailing master, Ithuel Bolt, harass the British fleet against all odds. Yvard is captured but cunningly escapes, setting up a showdown at sea against the overwhelming forces of the Royal Navy.

Quick facts about The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale

  • Title: The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale
  • Author: James Fenimore Cooper
  • First published: 1800
  • Genre: napoleonic wars, 1800-1815, fiction, historical fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL78011W

Where to read The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale

The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale by James Fenimore Cooper is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale about?

The year is 1799.

Who wrote The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale?

The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale was written by James Fenimore Cooper.

When was The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale published?

The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale was first published in 1800.

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