About “Precaution”

The novel centers on the efforts of three British families—the Moseleys, the Jarvises, and the Chattertons—to arrange suitable marriages for their children. The story unfolds through social interactions such as dinners, visits, and summer resort outings, with the title reflecting Mrs. Wilson's cautious guidance of her niece Emily Moseley toward a Christian marriage.

Book details

Published
1800
Latest edition
1800 · ISBN 9780461951936
ISBN
9780461951936

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How many pages is Precaution?

Precaution by James Fenimore Cooper has 526 pages.

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