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The Last of the Mohicans - A Narrative of 1757 - by James Fenimore Cooper
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
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.
Language
en
Duration
~14 hours (843K characters)
Release date
2006-02-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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