Publisher's Synopsis
The Two Admirals is a historical novel written by James Fenimore Cooper, first published in 1842. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the adventures of two admirals, Sir Gervaise Oakes and Bluewater, who are both loyal to the British Crown. The two admirals are tasked with defending the British colonies from the American rebels, but they soon find themselves embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy involving a French spy and a treacherous British officer. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including an American privateer, a beautiful Frenchwoman, and a group of Native Americans. The novel is filled with action-packed naval battles, political intrigue, and romance, making it a thrilling read for fans of historical fiction.""What the deuce can Oakes have to do with Sir Wycherly Wychecombe's will?"" thought the rear-admiral. ""By the way, that puts me in mind of my own; and of my own recent determination. What are my poor ����30,000 to a man with the fortune of Lord Bluewater. Having neither a wife nor child, brother nor sister of my own, I 'll do what I please with my money. Oakes wont have it; besides, he 's got enough of his own, and to spare.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.
