| Author |
Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 |
| Title |
The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
John Horner and David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Last of the Mohicans" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel set during the colonial wars of North America, likely written in the early 19th century. This narrative revolves around the conflicts between British and French forces, particularly through the lens of the struggles faced by various characters in this tumultuous period, including the indigenous peoples like the Mohican tribe. Key characters introduced in the opening include Hawkeye, a frontier scout, the Mohican warriors Chingachgook and his son Uncas, and their interactions with British officials and indigenous groups. The beginning of "The Last of the Mohicans" establishes a richly detailed historical context that informs the reader about the landscape and challenges of colonial warfare in North America. It introduces Hawkeye and his companions, laying the groundwork for their quest which involves navigating treacherous wilderness and the complexities of colonial politics. The introduction highlights the duality of the natural and human conflicts present in the story, while weaving in elements of indigenous culture and the precariousness of their existence amidst European encroachment. As the narrative unfolds, tension builds around the journey and the lurking dangers posed by rival factions in this unfolding drama of survival, loyalty, and the loss of paradise represented by the vanishing indigenous tribes. (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. |
940 |
| Release Date |
Feb 5, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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