The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale
About this book
The year is 1799. Admiral Caraccioli of Naples is about to be executed from the yard-arm of Lord Nelson’s flagship in the Mediterranean. Young and in love with Carccioli’s daughter, the spirited French privateer, Raoul Yvard, and his wily sailing master, Ithuel Bolt, harass the British fleet against all odds. Yvard is captured but cunningly escapes, setting up a showdown at sea against the overwhelming forces of the Royal Navy.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 1 readers · 487 pages · ≈ 9 h 01 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale?
About ≈ 9 h 01 m — 487 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale?
487 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale?
It sits on the Historical Fiction, Fiction shelves.
Is The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who wrote The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale?
James Fenimore Cooper.
Where can I read The Wing-and-wing: Or, Le Feu-follet. A Tale online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library