Miles Wallingford - Hardcover

Miles Wallingford is a novel by James Fenimore Cooper, first published in 1844. The story follows the adventures of Miles Wallingford, a young American who sets out on a journey to Europe in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he encounters a variety of characters, including pirates, smugglers, and members of the British aristocracy.As Miles travels through Europe, he becomes embroiled in a number of dangerous situations, including a shipwreck and a battle with pirates. He also falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Lucy Hardinge, who is being held captive by a group of smugglers.Throughout the novel, Miles struggles to find his place in the world and to reconcile his American values with the traditions and customs of Europe. He also grapples with issues of identity and belonging, as he tries to navigate the complex social hierarchy of European society.Miles Wallingford is a gripping adventure story that explores themes of love, loyalty, and self-discovery. It is a classic work of American literature that continues to captivate readers today.Sequel to Afloat and Ashore.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.