The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757

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The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757

by James Fenimore Cooper

EN·~14 hours·35 chapters

Chapters

35 total
1

The Last of the Mohicans - A Narrative of 1757 - by James Fenimore Cooper

0:33
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INTRODUCTION

8:13
3

CHAPTER I.

24:41
4

CHAPTER II.

19:36
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CHAPTER III.

20:34
6

CHAPTER IV.

19:31
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CHAPTER V.

21:03
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CHAPTER VI.

26:48
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CHAPTER VII.

26:30
10

CHAPTER VIII.

22:55

Description

Set against the harsh wilderness of mid‑eighteenth‑century New York, the story follows a small band of travelers caught in the clash between British, French and diverse Native nations. Their guide, a resourceful frontiersman, moves between worlds with a deep respect for the land and its peoples, while two brothers from the waning Mohican tribe embody both the fading strength and lingering pride of their culture. When a pair of young women from a wealthy colonial family join the trek, the group must navigate not only treacherous terrain but also the tangled motives of soldiers, traders and rival tribes.

The narrative paints vivid portraits of the indigenous way of life—its daring combat, generous hospitality, and intricate customs—while exposing the misunderstandings that fuel conflict. As danger looms from hidden ambushes and shifting alliances, the characters are forced to question loyalties and confront the fragile balance between civilization and the untamed frontier, setting the stage for a gripping adventure that unfolds amid the echoing drums of war.

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en

Duration

~14 hours (843K characters)

Release date

2006-02-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

James Fenimore Cooper

James Fenimore Cooper

1789–1851

One of the first great American novelists, he helped define the frontier adventure story for generations of readers. His best-known books, especially the Leatherstocking Tales, turned wilderness, conflict, and moral choice into gripping fiction.

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