"The Last of the Mohicans" is generally considered the literary masterpiece of author James Fenimore Cooper. It is the second of five books in the"Leatherstocking" series and is one of the most popular and widely read books in American literature.
Set during the French and Indian War in 1757, "The Last of the Mohicans" follows Hawkeye, a white frontiersman raised by Native Americans, and his Mohican companions, Chingachgook and his son Uncas. The three become protectors of Cora and Alice Munro, daughters of a British colonel, as they journey through the dangerous wilderness to reach Fort William Henry. Pursued by the treacherous Huron warrior Magua, the group faces battles, betrayals, and tragic losses.
The novel explores themes of cultural conflict, loyalty, and the vanishing Native American way of life. Through vivid descriptions of the American frontier and complex portrayals of heroism and identity, Cooper captures the tension between civilization and nature in a rapidly changing world. It is presented here in its original and unabridged format, complete with footnotes and a brief biography of the author.
