The Crater

The Crater is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper. It is a story of a group of sailors who are shipwrecked on an uncharted island in the South Pacific. The island is home to a mysterious crater, which is believed to be the result of a volcanic eruption. The sailors discover that the crater is actually a massive underground lake, which is home to a strange and primitive civilization. The inhabitants of the crater are a peaceful and isolated people, who have managed to survive for centuries without any contact with the outside world. The sailors are initially welcomed by the inhabitants, but soon find themselves caught up in a conflict between two rival factions within the community. The Crater is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of isolation, survival, and the clash of cultures. It is a classic work of American literature that has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the South Pacific and its complex characters.It was again mid-summer ere Mark Woolston had his boat ready for launching. He had taken things leisurely, and completed his work in all its parts, before he thought of putting the craft into the water. Afraid of worms, he used some of the old copper on this boat, too; and he painted her, inside and out, not only with fidelity, but with taste. Although there was no one but Kitty to talk to, he did not forget to paint the name which he had given to his new vessel, in her stern-sheets, where he could always see it.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.