The Red Rover: A Tale vs Violence at sea: Which Should You Read?

The Red Rover: A Tale James Fenimore Cooper · 1827 ★★★★☆ 3.8 361 pages · ≈ 6 h 41 m · Challenging

In "The Red Rover," a notorious pirate is chased by a disguised agent of the Royal Navy. Romance, adventure, political intrigue, revelations of mistaken identity--here is Cooper at his best: a painter of brilliant…

Violence at sea Peter Lehr · 2006 ★★★★☆ 3.8 272 pages · ≈ 5 h 02 m · Moderate

Violence at Sea is an overview of maritime piracy, examining threats that piracy poses to global security and commerce, as well as measures and policies to mitigate the threat. The essays analyze piracy activities in…