<p>James Fenimore Cooper's 'Afloat and Ashore: A Sea Tale' navigates the complex tides of maritime adventure and the fraternal bond between its protagonists, Miles and Morton. As an elucidation of nautical life in the early 19th century, Cooper's work continues his exploration of American identity through the lens of sea faring experiences, resonant with the naturalistic descriptions and moral quandaries emblematic of his literary oeuvre. The pro...