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Jack O'Lantern: A Tale (1878)

Jack O'Lantern: A Tale (1878)

Cooper, James Fenimore

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ISBN10: 1166610004
ISBN13: 9781166610005
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 338
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jack O'Lantern: A Tale is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper and published in 1878. The story takes place in the late 18th century in the rural town of Westchester, New York. The protagonist, Jack O'Lantern, is a mysterious and charismatic figure who arrives in town and quickly becomes the center of attention. He is a skilled horseman and entertainer, and his tricks and antics amaze and delight the townspeople.As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Jack O'Lantern is not who he seems. He is actually a British spy sent to gather information about the American Revolution. He uses his charm and wit to gain the trust of the townspeople and gather information about their allegiances to the British or the Americans.As Jack's true identity is revealed, the townspeople turn against him and he is forced to flee. He is pursued by both the Americans and the British, and the novel culminates in a thrilling chase through the countryside.Jack O'Lantern: A Tale is a fast-paced adventure story that explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and patriotism. It is a fascinating glimpse into the world of espionage during the American Revolution, and a testament to Cooper's skill as a storyteller.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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