"Caution: A Novel" is the first novel of the American writer James Fenimore Cooper, in which he began his literary career. The book tells the story of two young people who strive to find their happiness, but encounter many obstacles. The novel describes the life of aristocratic colonists in New York and their relationship with Native Americans. With its lively plot, interesting characters, and undertones of social issues, Caution remains an important work of American literature.