Publisher's Synopsis
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 early 18th century and follows the adventures of a notorious pirate named Harry Birch, who is also known as The Skimmer of the Seas. Birch is hired by a group of wealthy merchants to protect their ships from other pirates who are attacking them. However, Birch is not what he seems, and his true intentions are revealed as the story progresses.The Water Witch is set in the coastal waters of New York, and the descriptions of the landscape and the sea are vivid and detailed. The novel is full of action, adventure, and romance, and it explores themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of greed.The main characters in the novel include Harry Birch, the Water Witch, a mysterious woman who is believed to have supernatural powers, and Katherine Plowden, a young woman who is caught in the middle of the conflict between Birch and the merchants.Overall, The Water Witch is a thrilling and engaging novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a classic work of American literature that continues to be enjoyed by readers today.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.
