Homeward Bound, Or, the Chase (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

Published in 1838, Homeward Bound tells the story of the Effingham family's voyage back to the United States after several years in Europe.  The events, including sea chases, storms, shipwrecks, attacks by Arabs, and a romance between young Eve Effingham and the handsome but mysterious Paul Powies, provide Cooper with an outlet for social commentary.