Biography of james fenimore cooper

James Fenimore Cooper (Septem – Septem) was an American writer of the first half of the 19th century, whose historical romances depicting colonial and indigenous characters from the 17th to the 19th centuries brought him fame and fortune. James Fenimore Cooper (born Septem, Burlington, New Jersey, U.S.—died Septem, Cooperstown, New York) was the first major American novelist. He wrote the series of novels of frontier adventure known as the Leatherstocking Tales, featuring the wilderness scout called Natty Bumppo, or Hawkeye. Early years First steps Professional growth Public recognition Peak period Later years Public interest Professional activity Media attention
James Fenimore Cooper A Life Shaped by Experience Early Life and Influences Born in in New York City, James Fenimore Cooper was raised in a family that combined privilege with frontier exposure. His father, William Cooper, was a judge and landowner who established the town of Cooperstown, New York.