Ned Myers; Or, A Life Before the Mast, by James Fenimore Cooper
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Ned Myers; Or, A Life Before the Mast, by James Fenimore Cooper- Published on: 2015-11-11
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.00" h x .30" w x 6.00" l, .40 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 130 pages
About the Author James Fenimore Cooper was a nineteenth-century American author and political critic. Esteemed by many for his Romantic style, Cooper became popular for his depiction of Native Americans in fiction. Before Cooper considered himself a writer, he was expelled from Yale University, served as a midshipman for the United States Navy, and became a gentleman farmer. Cooper wrote many notable works including The Pioneers, The Last of the Mohicans, and The Red Rover, which was adapted and performed on stage in 1828. Cooper passed away in 1851 at the age of 61.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. "When my foot touched the wharf, my whole estate was under my hat" By T. Patrick Killough One promotional review of Fenimore Cooper's 1843 book NED MYERS calls it both "engrossing biography of Ned Myers, a sailor and Cooper's companion at sea" as well as "this nautical novel." NED MYERS is, however, simply biography. It is not a novel. It is not a work of fiction. Admittedly, NED MYERS does display recurring elements of Cooper's 32 novels. These include chases, captures, escapes, storms and even a bit of romance. Other features found in some Cooper novels include encounters with pirates, struggles of conscience against drink, growth in personal religion and a handful of speculations on politics and morals. But all these elements were historical fact: part of the life story of one "Edward Robert Meyers" (Ch. I), born in Quebec c. 1793.In 1806-7 Meyers, who had changed his German name to Myers after slipping off as a lad to New York, shipped out on the merchantman the Sterling as a cabin boy on a trading voyage to England and back. Also aboard, but not lodging "before the mast" with the common seaman, was 16-year old James Cooper, the future novelist, historian and biographer who would add "Fenimore" to his name. The two boys became friends, and took in the sights of England together. They then went their separate ways for decades, as sailors do. In late 1842 Ned took the initiative to reconnect with his old shipmate. And they then spent five months at Cooper's home in Cooperstown, New York, putting together the manuscript of NED MYERS.This is a perfect little book, modest in its goals, sure in execution. Author Cooper assumes the persona of his subject and collaborator (they shared sales royalties later). He writes short, punchy sentences unlike the often contorted, clumsy ramblings of THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS or THE DEERSLAYER. Myers is made to tell his tale chronologically and there is something in it for every reader: was a royal prince Ned's godfather? How many ships did Ned sail on? Answer: at least 72 and closer to a hundred by another reckoning, which includes his transports while a British prisoner of war after capture on Lake Ontario in 1813. Ned spent most of his years sailing with the private merchant marine but also did three stints with the U.S. Navy. He learned Bengalee in Calcutta, traded opium from India for metals in Canton, China. He knew the Mediterranean, Antarctic waters, crused off South Carolina during the "nullification" threats and saw action in Florida during the Seminole War.One thing that strikes me in this biography is the economics of being a simple sailor. Ned told his story as a lesson to sailors everywhere on evils to avoid and good things to do. One lesson was that a sailor could easily save $100/year above his expenses for clothes, food and modest entertainment. And that, unless squandered, would be enough when added to down the decades to assure a comfortable old age in retirement. Often enough, Ned would leave behind a fairly tidy sum with a trustworthy landlord before shipping out again. But normally he would return to his home base (usually New York City) and within a month or two have blown his savings on giving parties and carousing. He early gave in to excessive drinking.Let me conclude this review with a passage underlining Ned's prevailing poverty between voyages. It also shows the laconic narrative style Cooper displayed in this biography. During an otherwise pleasant voyage to the Caribbean, Ned Myers's passenger-carrying merchantman the Belle Savage was struck by a storm a day's sail south of Bermuda, took on water and sank. Lifeboats were successfully launched. And a nearby brig the Mary picked up all survivors.Six days later, Ned and others were unloaded in New York City"at no great distance from Fulton Market. When my foot touched the wharf, my whole estate was under my hat, and my pockets were as empty as a vessel with a swept hold. ... I began to think I was born to bad luck, and being almost naked, was in nowise particular what became of me. ... but at no period of my life did I run in debt" (Ch. XII).-OOO-
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. as best as Ned could remember By James Gillies This format is a booklet and tough to read due to very small print so bought it for a Kindle...story follows much of the life of Ned. in the late 1700s to 1850 approx..almost on a daily basis.Mr. Cooper has written the book from Ned's memories...as best as Ned could remember.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful Book--Except the last few pages of the story were missing! By C'ville amazon lover This is a wonderful tale of the life of a sailor in the 1800's. The last pages of the book were missing in our copy. Maybe a printer problem?
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