The Last of the Mohicans

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By James Fenimore Cooper

Series: Scribner Classics

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The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper is set during the French and Indian War in the American wilderness. It follows the journey of Natty Bumppo, known as Hawkeye, and his Mohican friends, Chingachgook and his son Uncas, as they try to guide a small party of British colonials through dangerous enemy territory. The novel intertwines themes of friendship and cultural conflict amid the backdrop of a rapidly changing world.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy adventure tales set against the backdrop of early American history. With its rich portrayal of the wilderness, tense battles, and deep friendships among characters, it offers an exciting journey into the past that's both educational and thrilling. This classic might captivate young readers with its vivid descriptions and dramatic storyline.

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The Last of the Mohicans is a gorgeously crafted edition of a great American classic—James Fenimore Cooper’s epic tale of frontier life during the French and Indian War, complete with lush tip-in illustrations.

Chingachgook and Uncas are the last living members of the great Mohican tribe. Hawkeye, a colonial scout, is their companion and loyal friend. In the midst of the French and Indian War, these three will risk everything to lead the two daughters of a British colonel to safety through the battle-torn northern wilderness. When the girls are captured by the vicious Huron tribe, Chingachgook, Uncas, and Hawkeye determine to do whatever they can to save them—no matter the cost.

This keepsake edition of James Fenimore Cooper’s acclaimed novel showcases magnificent illustrations by N.C. Wyeth.

Series: Scribner Classics

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The Last of the Mohicans

By James Fenimore Cooper

Hardback

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The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper is often praised for its vivid depiction of frontier life and its detailed descriptions of the American wilderness. It skilfully weaves themes of friendship, loyalty, and cultural conflict during the French and Indian War. Some reviews highlight its elaborate language and complex character development, appealing to readers drawn to historical adventures.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781442481305

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 June 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: Atheneum

Edition: Reissue

Illustration: f-c cvr (spcl fx: soft touch, foil, spot UV, embossing, head-tail bands)+24 4C int. tip-ins; dig.

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Illustrated by N.C. Wyeth

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 1123g

Pages: 368

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational James Fenimore Cooper Series: Scribner Classics

About the Author

James Fenimore Cooper (1789–1851) was a prolific and popular nineteenth century American writer who wrote historical fiction of frontier and Native American life. He is best remembered for the Leatherstocking Tales, one of which was The Last of the Mohicans.

N.C. Wyeth (1882–1945) began his artistic career as a young adult. Born in Needham, Massachusetts, Wyeth traveled the American West extensively and drew what he saw. His prolific career includes three thousand works and more than one hundred book illustrations, including those for a majority of the Scribner Illustrated Classics series.