Publisher's Synopsis
The Heathcotes, Or The Wept Of Wish-Ton-Wish: A Romance Of Prairie Life is a novel written by James Fenimore Cooper and published in 1855. The story is set in the early 19th century and revolves around the Heathcote family, who live on a prairie in the American Midwest. The family is faced with various challenges, including conflicts with Native American tribes, the arrival of settlers and the struggle to maintain their way of life.The novel is divided into three parts and is narrated by three different characters. The first part is narrated by Ruth Heathcote, the matriarch of the family, who describes the family's arrival on the prairie and their struggles to establish themselves. The second part is narrated by the family's son, Richard, who becomes embroiled in a conflict with a Native American tribe. The third part is narrated by the family's daughter, Ellen, who falls in love with a young man from a neighboring settlement.Throughout the novel, Cooper explores themes such as family, love, loyalty, and the clash of cultures. He also provides a vivid depiction of life on the American prairie in the early 19th century, including the challenges and dangers faced by settlers.Overall, The Heathcotes, Or The Wept Of Wish-Ton-Wish is a compelling and engaging novel that provides a fascinating insight into the lives of early American settlers.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.
