author
James A. Cooper
1862–1930
Cape Cod comes alive in these warm, old-fashioned stories of sea captains, shopkeepers, and close-knit coastal communities. Best known for fiction set in maritime New England, this early 20th-century writer had a gift for local color and everyday drama.
4 Audiobooks
Sheila of Big Wreck Cove: A Story of Cape Cod
by James A. Cooper
Tobias o' the Light: A Story of Cape Cod
by James A. Cooper
Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper: A Story of Cape Cod
by James A. Cooper
Cap'n Jonah's fortune : A story of Cape Cod
by James A. Cooper
About the author
James A. Cooper was an American novelist remembered for a cluster of Cape Cod stories published in the early 20th century. Library and public-domain records identify him as living from 1862 to 1930, and surviving editions of his books show a strong interest in New England coastal life.
His best-known titles include Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper, Cap'n Jonah's Fortune, Tobias o' the Light, and Sheila of Big Wreck Cove. These novels focus on fishermen, retired mariners, family ties, and village gossip, using the rhythms and characters of Cape Cod to create lively popular fiction.
Although little biographical detail was easy to confirm from reliable online sources, his work has lasted through reprints and public-domain editions. For listeners who enjoy regional storytelling, gentle humor, and a strong sense of place, his books offer an inviting trip into an earlier New England.