The Water Witch Or The Skimmer Of The Seas A Tale

The Water Witch, also known as The Skimmer of the Seas, is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper. The story takes place in the 17th century, in the waters around New York City. The main character, Harry Birch, is a young man who becomes involved with a group of smugglers led by the mysterious and elusive Skimmer of the Seas. As Harry becomes more deeply involved in the smuggling trade, he finds himself torn between his loyalty to the Skimmer and his growing love for a young woman named Frances. Along the way, Harry and his companions face danger and intrigue, as they navigate the treacherous waters of the New York coastline. The Water Witch is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of loyalty, love, and betrayal, and is considered one of Cooper's most exciting works.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.