description: One of the most popular novels of early American literature, "The Last of the Mohicans" helped to establish James Fenimore Cooper as one of the first great and world-famous American authors. The second and best known novel in the "Leatherstocking Tales" series, "The Last of the Mohicans" is set in the British province of New York during the French and Indian War. It concerns the rescue and transport to safety, of two sisters, Alice and Cora, daughters of British commander Colonel Munro, who are kidnapped following a Huron massacre of Anglo-American soldiers. They are escorted by frontiersman Natty Bumppo, Major Duncan Heyward, and the Indians Chingachgook and Uncas, the titular sole surviving member of the Mohican tribe. A fantastic tale of adventure set during the middle of the 18th century, "The Last of the Mohicans" is a true American classic, which has captivated readers ever since its original publication. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
language: English
title: Last of the Mohicans
titlecomplete: Last of the Mohicans
characters: Duncan Heyward, Magua, Colonel George Munro, Chingachgook, Tamenund, General Marquis de Montcalm, Alice Munro, Cora Munro, Uncas, Nathaniel Bumppo, General Daniel Webb, David Gamut
genres: Fiction, Historical, American, War, Adventure, Classic Literature, Literature, Classics, Novels, Historical Fiction
ratings_count: 96713
places: Upstate New York, Lake George, New York, New York (State), Fort William Henry, Lake George, North America
series: Библиотека приключений, The Leatherstocking Tales
publisher: Pocket Classics