The Two Admirals

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The Two Admirals

by James Fenimore Cooper

EN·~17 hours·34 chapters

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34 total

THE TWO ADMIRALS. - A Tale BY James Fenimore Cooper - THE AUTHOR OF "THE PILOT," "RED ROVER," "WATER-WITCH," "HOMEWARD BOUND," ETC. - COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME REVISED AND CORRECTED WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION, NOTES, &c., By the Author. - NEW YORK: GEORGE P. PUTNAM & Co., 10 PARK PLACE. 1852. - Entered, according to Act of Congress, in the year 1851, by STRINGER & TOWNSEND, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York. - STEREOTYPED BY BILLIN & BROTHERS, 10 NORTH WILLIAM STREET, N.Y. R. CRAIGHEAD, Printer

0:47

PREFACE.

5:59

THE TWO ADMIRALS

0:01

CHAPTER I.

32:24

CHAPTER II.

27:06

CHAPTER III.

37:59

CHAPTER IV.

36:30

CHAPTER V.

29:11

CHAPTER VI.

30:25

CHAPTER VII.

42:38

Description

A sweeping maritime saga opens with a sharp critique of America’s hesitant naval ambitions, hinting at a nation yearning for a fleet yet lacking decisive leadership. Against this backdrop, two seasoned admirals emerge—each embodying a contrasting vision of command, honor, and the very soul of seafaring. Their rivalry is set against the echo of historic battles, where strategy, wind, and the temperament of each ship will test the limits of their authority.

As the story unfolds, the admirals must navigate not only the treacherous currents of the open sea but also the equally volatile politics of a young republic. Their choices will shape the fate of a squadron, the morale of their crews, and the broader question of who truly deserves to steer a nation’s destiny on the waves. Listeners will be drawn into vivid depictions of naval life, the clash of egos, and the timeless struggle between duty and ambition.

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en

Duration

~17 hours (1012K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Release date

2007-01-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

James Fenimore Cooper

James Fenimore Cooper

1789–1851

Best known for bringing the American frontier to life, this early novelist gave readers Natty Bumppo and the unforgettable world of the Leatherstocking Tales. His stories of wilderness, conflict, and adventure helped shape the idea of the American historical novel.

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