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The Last of the Mohicans

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1826

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James Fenimore Cooper

The Last of the Mohicans

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1826
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

1750s

Publication Year

1826

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

930L

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Super Short Summary

The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper follows Natty Bumppo, a frontiersman, his Mohican friends Chingachgook and Uncas, and others as they escort the daughters of a British colonel through the wilderness during the French and Indian War, facing numerous trials, battles, and Native American resistance along the way. Violence, racism, and cultural biases are depicted.

Adventurous

Romantic

Mysterious

Gritty

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.0

103,858 ratings

61%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews for James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans are mixed. Readers praise its vivid descriptions and historical depth, but criticize its stilted dialogue and slow pacing. The novel excels in evoking the 18th-century American frontier yet struggles with character development and narrative flow. Overall, it's valued more for its setting and themes than for literary style.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Last of the Mohicans?

A reader who enjoys historical adventure novels with rich, descriptive prose and complex characters would appreciate The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper. Fans of Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson or Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe, who seek action within the backdrop of early American frontier life, will find this novel captivating.

4.0

103,858 ratings

61%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Character List

Natty Bumppo

Known also as Hawkeye, he is a skilled marksman and an experienced frontiersman who acts as a cultural interpreter and guide between different groups.

One of Colonel Munro's daughters, she travels to Fort William Henry and is characterized by moments of independence, despite often being portrayed as a damsel in distress.

A respected Mohican warrior and friend of Bumppo, known for his bravery and skill in battle.

An officer in the British army, he is the father of Alice and Cora, and represents British colonial power.

The elder daughter of Colonel Munro, she is depicted as brave and cunning, often taking initiative in critical situations.

A music teacher from Connecticut, he contrasts with the action-oriented characters but evolves to show bravery and resourcefulness.

A major in the British forces from Virginia, responsible for escorting the Munro sisters and learning to navigate the wilderness with the help of Bumppo.

The primary antagonist, he opposes the British and holds a personal vendetta against Colonel Munro.

The son of Chingachgook and an adept tracker, his skills and strength of will are critical assets to Bumppo's group.

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

1750s

Publication Year

1826

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

930L

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