The deerslayer: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The deerslayer by James Fenimore Cooper — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
The Deerslayer is the last book in Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales pentalogy, but acts as a prequel to the other novels. It begins with the rapid civilizing of New York, in which surrounds the following books take place. It introduces the hero of the Tales, Natty Bumppo, and his philosophy that every living thing should follow its own nature. He is contrasted to other, less conscientious, frontiersmen.
Quick facts about The deerslayer
- Title: The deerslayer
- Author: James Fenimore Cooper
- First published: 1841
- Genre: united states in fiction, male friendship, hunters
- OpenLibrary ID: OL77950W
Where to read The deerslayer
The deerslayer by James Fenimore Cooper is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The deerslayer about?
The Deerslayer is the last book in Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales pentalogy, but acts as a prequel to the other novels.
Who wrote The deerslayer?
The deerslayer was written by James Fenimore Cooper.
When was The deerslayer published?
The deerslayer was first published in 1841.
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