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4 NNOUNCEMENT TO THE AMERICAN
IA PEOPLE
On the first of December viii be commenced
NEW AND IMPROVED EDITION oF
TIE ENTIRE WORKS OF
J. FESIMORE COOPER,
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Mr. Cooper the originator OF three distinct classes of
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hose which deal with revolutionary history, and
hose OF Indian and pioneer life in this country In these
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cIcely less savage settlers all equally acknowledge his
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ous genius and in elaborate review of his works
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ppToyed criticism Of continental Europe
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The undersigned who are the proprstors Of the copy
lights of all the NOVELS TALES Mr. CooPRR propose
issue edition of them containing all his latest
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