description: The Last of the Mohicans is a historical novel written by James Fenimore Cooper. The story is set in the year 1757 during the French and Indian War in the North American wilderness. The novel follows the adventures of Hawkeye, a white man raised by Native Americans, and his companions as they try to escort the daughters of a British colonel to safety through hostile territory.The novel is known for its vivid portrayal of the wilderness and the Native American tribes, as well as its exploration of themes such as race, identity, and loyalty. It also features a complex love triangle between the two sisters and a Native American warrior named Uncas, who is the last of his tribe.Throughout the novel, the characters face numerous challenges and dangers, including battles with French and Native American forces, treacherous terrain, and betrayal from unexpected sources. The Last of the Mohicans is considered a classic of American literature and has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and stage productions.he moved silently by the group of travelers, accompanied by the Mohicans, who seemed to comprehend his intentions with instinctive readiness, when the whole three disappeared in succession, seeming to vanish against the dark face of a perpendicular rock that rose to the height of a few yards, within as many feet of the water's edge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: The Last of the Mohicans
titlecomplete: The 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: Kessinger Publishing