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

Chapters

Description

Amid the tangled forests and icy waterways of the North American frontier, a restless clash between French and British forces forces a diverse group of men and women into the wilderness. They must learn to navigate treacherous rapids, dense woods, and the ever‑present threat of hostile warriors, relying on both European military skill and the instinctive knowledge of native guides. The landscape itself becomes a character, its stark beauty and hidden dangers shaping every decision.

At the heart of the tale are a young English officer, his devoted sister, and the fierce Mohican brothers who accompany them. Their uneasy alliance is tested by hunting, sudden skirmishes, and the looming specter of a larger conflict that threatens to engulf them all. As loyalties shift and survival hangs by a thread, the first act sets the stage for a gripping adventure where courage, love, and cultural clash intertwine on the edge of a wild, unforgiving frontier.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~14 hours (830K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2009-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

James Fenimore Cooper

James Fenimore Cooper

1789–1851

One of the first major American novelists, he helped define the adventure story with sweeping frontier tales, sea novels, and the unforgettable Leatherstocking series. His books brought early American landscapes and conflicts to readers around the world.

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