The Lehi sun. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1913-1949, 1921-07-07
CONDENSED
CLASSICS
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LAST OF THE
MOHICANS
Nv J. Kenmore COOPER
Condensation by
Thomas D. Connolly
Condensatl On by
Thomas D. Connolly

Cooper.
Irving wrote on the traditional lines
of English literature. Cooper found
something new. lie presented the re-
cent but romantic past of his own
country on land and sea, aud he intro
duced to the world the figure of the
noble red man, with the glamour OF
mystery which the unknown always
adds TO romance. He In much more
read today than Irvingi his hold I'm
foreign lands II particularly strong,
probably due TO the fact that his style
rouId only be improved by TRANSLATION.
The thrill that comes from wholesome
Story Of adventure has lure for all
humanity, as have brave deeds of der
rIngdo. The thIrtecn-year-oId Yale
freshman (Vvho never got his degree)
II known TO thousands who have never
henrd OF his great president. Timothy
Dwight "The Spy" ''The Pilot" "The
Last of the MOhicans," "The Two Adj
mIrnls," "The Pioneers" "The Prairie"
HThe Red Rover" "The Pathfinder" are
some OF his books most familiar, but
everyone has his own particular taste
In adventure. bon voyage 20 the young
In heart who have yet TO meet james
Fenimore Cooper.
I'm THE third year Of the war be-
tween France and England in
n. North America, news came to
Fort Edward, where lay General Webb
with 5000 men, that Montcalm was
advancing on Fort William Henry, held
by the veteran Scotchman, Munro.
Webb, instead of going to the assist
ance of Munro, sent him scant hand
full Of men.
Munros daughters, Cora and Alice,
determined to visit their father de-
spite the danger. Capt. Duncan Hey
ward, deeply in love with Alice, offered
to serve as their escort. The party
set out by little-freluented paths,
guided by an Indian, lie Renard Sub
I'll, or Magua, as he was known to his
tribe. An eccentric singing master,
David Gamut, attached himself to the
party, despite Heywards protests.
As the unsuspecting travellers passed
through the thick forests a savage
face glared at them from thicket.
Magua was leading the party into a
trap.
Two men sat by the banks NJ n small
strcam about an hours journey from
Fort Edward. One. magnificent
specimen Of Indian manhood, had a
terrifying emblem OF death painted
upon his naked breast. The other
tall, with the 1.-THE muscles Of the
woodsman, was white.
Listen, Hawkeye," said the Indian
I'VE Mohicans came and made this
land ours. Then came the Ditch, and
gave my people the fire-watcr. Their
they parted with their land. Now
a chief and a Sycamore, have nevei
seen the sun shine except through tn,
trees, and have never visited tn,
graves OF my fathers. And my son
Uncas, the last Of the tribe, is the las
Of the MOhIeans."
AS his name was mentioned, INCA,
slipped into view, and seated himself
gravely by the side Of his father
ChingaehgOok.
Almost Immediately the little caval
cade from Fort Edwards came into
view. Hayward, addressing Hawkeye
inquired MS to their whereabouts, ex,
planning that their Indian guide had
lost his way.
AN indian lost in the woods?" said
the scout I'm perplexity. II should
like a look at the creature"
He crept stealthFly into the thIcket
to return after a moment, his suspi.
cions fully confirmed. Explaining to
Hayward that the Indian had tried to
trap tie party, he outlined a plan for
the capture Of the traitor. But, as
they stole upon him, MAgua OWNED
their plan, and vanished In the thick
woods.
Hnwkeye realized the serious plight
OF tive little party, and volunteered to
help them. They set up the river in
canoe bound for cave, where none
but the scout and his Indian compan.
Ions had ever set foot. This haven
they reached in safety, although pur,
sued by band of Indians as the,
crossed the lake.
They had barely reached their is.
land fortress when Magua's band an,
peared on their trail, The scout and
his companions vallantly defended thei
cave against a horde OF Indians, in,
hicting heavy losses until their am,
Inunition gave out Then Cora, see
Ing that resistance was useless, begged
the scout and the two Indians to sir
down the river, and attempt to secuu
re-enfOrcements at Fort William
Henry. BIT short while after IN,
scouts set Off, Magua and his war
riors appeared, and made captive III,
whites who remained in the cave.
Magua divided his band, and set NJ
with his captiyes, attended by hand
ful OF braves. He offered 10 sen,
Alice 20 her father, II Cora would O.
with him to his wigwam. Alice lndlg
nantly refused, and Magua. enraged
prepared to torture his captives.
Just as a brave rushed at Alice
with tomahawk raised, a rifle cracked