Project Gutenberg 2005-04-01 Public domain in the USA. 231 Cooper, James Fenimore 1789 1851 Morgan, Jane Cooper, Fenimore Cooper, J. Fenimore (James Fenimore) The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pilot:_A_Tale_of_the_Sea Text file produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, Marvin A. Hodges, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative explores themes of maritime adventure and leadership, centering on the complex relationships and duties among sailors during perilous times at sea. The story introduces various characters, including the mysterious pilot, Captain Barnstable, and Lieutenant Griffith, who navigate the dangers of the water while dealing with both external threats and their own interpersonal dynamics. The opening of the novel sets the scene with a group of laborers on the northeastern coast of England who witness the unusual sight of a small schooner navigating dangerously close to shore. The arrival of this vessel stirs speculation and intrigue among the peasants. As the narrative progresses, we are introduced to the key characters aboard the schooner and the frigate, revealing their mission and the looming danger posed by treacherous waters and approaching storms. The pilot, a figure who holds the fate of the ships in his hands, emerges as a central character, guiding Captain Barnstable and his crew through their perilous journey. This blend of nautical detail, tension, and the exploration of human character under duress creates an engaging atmosphere that promises to captivate readers interested in maritime adventures and historical narratives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Historical fiction Sea stories War stories United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Naval operations -- Fiction PS Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 1067231 2025-08-04T04:08:37.570860 text/html 1103108 2021-02-26T00:19:00 text/html 447082 2025-08-04T04:08:48.071920 application/epub+zip 464543 2025-08-04T04:08:39.778857 application/epub+zip 464543 2025-08-04T04:08:38.470810 application/epub+zip 798616 2025-08-04T04:08:54.817775 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 745691 2025-08-04T04:08:47.232776 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 687576 2022-09-04T08:16:54.525108 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 936710 2025-08-04T04:08:35.802877 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 936455 2020-01-10T12:03:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 924523 2013-05-04T12:17:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22104 2025-08-04T04:08:54.979756 application/rdf+xml 13176 2025-08-04T04:08:38.991823 image/jpeg 3383 2025-08-04T04:08:38.730855 image/jpeg 351321 2020-01-10T12:04:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 349967 2020-01-10T12:04:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 367810 2021-02-26T00:19:05 application/octet-stream application/zip 433476 2025-08-04T04:08:37.663840 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia