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Biography of James Cooper

James Cooper was an American writer and historian. He spent the last twelve years of his life in Cooperstown, which were the most mature and productive years of his career. During this time, he wrote seventeen voluminous literary works, focusing on three main themes that interested him: the sea, the frontier, and social criticism.

Cooper was born and raised in the border town of Cooperstown, which was founded by his father, W. Cooper. He studied at Yale University and served in the navy. In 1811, after getting married, he dedicated himself to his family and to the agricultural and socio-political interests of Cooperstown.

In 1820, Cooper wrote a traditional moral novel called "Precaution" for his daughters. Discovering his talent as a storyteller, he then wrote "The Spy" in 1821, a novel based on local legends. This novel gained international recogn