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- ↑ Cooper, J. F. (1844). Miles Wallingford: Sequel to Afloat and Ashore : in Two Volumes. United States: Stringer and Townsend.
- ↑ A Catalogue of the Leamington Free Public Library. (1867). (n.p.): (n.p.).
- ↑ Cooper, J. F. (2023). Leatherstocking Tales: Complete Western Series (Illustrated): Frontier Adventures and Cultural Clashes in Classic Wilderness Tales. Czechia: Good Press.
- ↑ A Catalogue of Books in the Richmond Library, Athenacum Building. (1855). United States: Macfarlane & Fergusson.
