| Author |
Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 |
| Illustrator |
Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers), 1882-1945 |
| Title |
The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Greg Bergquist and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
War stories
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Bumppo, Natty (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mohegan Indians -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27681 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 18, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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