The Crater; or, Vulcan’s Peak: A Tale of the Pacific (Annotated) by James Fenimore Cooper This edition of The Crater by James Fenimore Cooper has been professionally annotated with the following unique content: Literary Annotations by Edward Langford - Integral Historical End-note – American Expansionism, Utopian Ideals, and the Maritime Imagination - Final Reflections with Edward Langford – The moral and ecological lessons of Cooper’s Pacific allegory A lost world, a new Eden, and the limits of human ambition. Inside the book Published in 1847, The Crater blends adventure with philosophy. Shipwrecked sailor Mark Woolston becomes a reluctant creator, transforming a volcanic island into a thriving colony—only to witness how pride and greed erode paradise. Through vivid maritime scenes and prophetic insight, Cooper examines civilization’s moral fragility and humankind’s longing for redemption. About the book James Fenimore Cooper (1789 – 1851) was America’s first great novelist of the sea and the frontier. Best known for The Leatherstocking Tales , he also turned his attention to moral and metaphysical questions in later works like The Crater . This annotated edition restores Cooper’s visionary narrative as both an adventure story and a parable for modern readers. Langford & Whitmore Editions upholds the original integrity of every literary work with the highest standards. Ethically and sustainably manufactured, our products are shipped at lightning speed. Indulge in this classic — order today! Title Details Original 1847 Text - Maritime Fiction / Allegorical Adventure / Utopian Literature - 6 × 9 Inches - Matte Cover - Cream Paper