Leatherstocking Tales
In the series "The Leatherstocking Tales" by James Fenimore Cooper, Chingachgook is the best friend and companion of the main character Natty Bumppo, aka Hawkeye. He appears in "The Deerslayer", "The Last of the Mohicans", "The Pathfinder", and "The Pioneers". He is characterized by his skills as a warrior and forester, his bravery, his wisdom, and his pride for his tribe.