Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-01-26

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Mr. Cooper the originator of three distinct classes OF
novels those which illustrate modern nautical experience
those which deal with revolutionary history and
those Indian ard pioneer life in this country. In these
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ard is confessed that be is In OF them approach
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the Edinburgh Review "The empire Of the sea has
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desert uutroddeu PRAIRIE among the savage Indians
scarcely less savage settlers all equally acknowledge his
dominion Within this circle dares walk but he
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