The Red Rover Author:James Fenimore Cooper James Fenimore Cooper was a 19th century writer known for his historical romances and stories of the sea. His Leatherstocking tales including the novel The Last of the Mohicans are his best-known works. IN the Red Rover Cooper paints a picture using beautiful seascapes, and a plot full of harrowing adventures. A disguised agent of the Royal Navy... more » chased an infamous pirate. Mistaken identities, and a plot full of romance and adventure make this novel an excellent choice for an evening of reading.« less