The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757
(Part of the The Leatherstocking Tales (#2) Series, The Leatherstocking Tales (#2) Series, and Series)
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Book Overview
Set during the French and Indian War, The Last of the Mohicans follows sisters Cora and Alice Munro, who, along with Major Duncan Heyward, attempt to reach their father at Fort William Henry. Their journey becomes dangerous when they're betrayed by the Huron guide, Magua, only to be rescued by the frontiersman Hawk-eye and his Mohican companions, Chingachgook and Uncas. The story unfolds with perilous battles, captures, and chases, highlighting themes of cultural conflict and the tragic decline of Native American tribes.
James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans (1826) holds significant historical importance as one of the earliest American novels to depict frontier life during the French and Indian War. By intertwining fictional narratives with real historical events, such as the 1757 siege of Fort William Henry, Cooper offers readers a vivid portrayal of the era's cultural conflicts and the complexities of Native American-European relations. The novel's enduring influence is evident in its numerous adaptations and its role in shaping the genre of historical fiction in American literature.
Customer Reviews
Rated 5 starsExciting!
James Fennimore Cooper's five books known as "The Leatherstocking Tales" ( the Last of the Mohicans is the 2nd in the series) are some of the most exciting books I've ever read. I highly recommend
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Rated 5 starsThe most exciting and fast-paced of the Leatherstocking Tales
Set during the French and Indian War, THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS follows Cooper's renowned hero Natty Bumpo (known here at "Hawkeye" or "the scout") on an adventure to rescue a couple of well-bred daughters of America from a hostile Indian tribe and their treacherous leader Magua (or Renard Subtil). Compared to Cooper's other work, this one is a non-stop thrill ride, with plenty of intense and fast-paced action mingled in with...
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Rated 5 starsIncredible!
This book is a very well-written and amazing book. To be honest, it was hard to start out (because I didn't get used to Cooper's method of writing), but once I was a chapter or two into it, it was quite excellent. The portrayal and story and characters were all admirably well designed and I am glad I bought it.
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Rated 5 starsOne of my favorites
It is easy to see that the modern action hero owes everything to Natty Bumppo. This is the best of the Leatherstocking Tales, though "Pathfinder" and "Deerslayer" are good too. "The Prairie" has its merits, but Natty is very old in that one, and "The Pioneers", the first to be published, deals only with Bumppo as a supporting character. "Last of the Mohicans", however, is a masterpiece of romantic fiction, and the birth...
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Rated 5 starsWhoa that was Awesome!
In the book The Last of the Mohicans, I could not believe the amount of Old Literature there was inside. Many times I found though that the descriptions (although long) were helpful and gave me a precise image of the story. The main characters are pretty cool and have a thrilling adventure in many intense battles and journeys in the area north of present day New York during the French Indian War. I recommend this book to...
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