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

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Author Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851
Illustrator Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers), 1882-1945
Title The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757
Note Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War and follows the adventures of characters such as Hawkeye, Chingachgook, and his son Uncas, who navigate the complex relationships between Native Americans and European settlers during a time of conflict. The opening of the novel establishes the harsh realities of colonial warfare and the treacherous wilderness that the characters must traverse. It describes the historical context of the French and Indian War, highlighting the tensions and fears among the colonists regarding Native American attacks and the diminishing confidence in British military leadership. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to the challenges faced by a group of characters, including Major Heyward and two women, Cora and Alice, who are guided by an Indian runner through the dangerous landscape. The tension is palpable as the group attempts to evade dangers in the woods, illustrating the precariousness of their situation in a war-torn land filled with treachery and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject War stories
Subject United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
Subject Bumppo, Natty (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Mohegan Indians -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 27681
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 18, 2010
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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