The Last of the Mohicans

by James Fenimore Cooper

Overview

Fascinating account about the advancement of civilization, and its impact on morality. The Last of the Mohicans is a must read! However, I invite you to read the beginning, with my inclusion of the Deerslayer, so you can truly experience the life of Natty Bumppo. When you fall in love with him and want more, more is already here for you...The Pathfinder, The Pioneers, and The Prairie, are also included in this masterful collection referred to as the Leatherstocking Tales. There are even 4 images of original 19th Century paintings included.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940148658191
Publisher:	writermotive
Publication date:	07/23/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

The creator of two genres that became staples of American literature — the sea romance and the frontier adventure — James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) was born in New Jersey, raised in the wilderness of New York, and spent five years at sea before embarking on his successful writing career. Among Cooper’s many novels, his best-known books are the five "Leatherstocking" tales — including The Deerslayer and The Last of the Mohicans — each featuring the fictional hero Natty Bumppo.

Date of Birth:

September 15, 1789

Date of Death:

September 14, 1851

Place of Birth:

Burlington, New Jersey

Place of Death:

Cooperstown, New York

Education:

Yale University (expelled in 1805)