The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cooper, James Fenimore (1789–1851).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical romance novel published in 1826. Set during the French and Indian War, it follows two sisters traveling through dangerous frontier territory to reach their father's fort. Guided by the frontiersman Natty Bumppo and his Mohican companions Chingachgook and Uncas, they face betrayal and pursuit by Magua, a Huron scout with hidden allegiances. The story unfolds against the backdrop of colonial warfare and the siege of Fort William Henry.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757
- Author credits: Cooper, James Fenimore (1789–1851)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Bumppo, Natty (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
- Historical fiction
- Mohegan Indians -- Fiction
- United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Fiction
- War stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
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