Precaution: A Novel
1820
Published in 1820, 'Precaution' is James Fenimore Cooper's debut novel, marking his entry into fiction. The story revolves around the Moseley family, particularly siblings Clara, Jane, and John, as they navigate social dynamics and relationships with their new neighbors, the Jarvis family. The novel explores themes of social status, marriage prospects, and community interactions, reflecting the social customs of early 19th-century England. Notably, it was written as a wager to prove Cooper could craft a better story than the fashionable romances of the time.
