The Last of the Mohicans (1826) is set during the French and Indian War, amid the vast and dangerous wilderness of colonial North America. Sisters Cora and Alice Munro embark on a perilous journey to reunite with their father, accompanied by the frontiersman Hawkeye and his Mohican allies, Chingachgook and Uncas. Through forests, ambushes, and clashes involving the French, the British, and Native American peoples, the group must fight for survival as their loyalties, courage, and affections are put to the test.



With a powerful sense of adventure and an unforgettable portrayal of the American frontier, James Fenimore Cooper weaves a story of heroism, friendship, love, and loss in a world undergoing profound change.



James Fenimore Cooper (1789–1851) was an American novelist and one of the major figures of nineteenth-century American literature. His best-known works form part of the Leatherstocking Tales, including The Last of the Mohicans, The Pioneers and The Deerslayer. His writing had a significant influence on the development of historical fiction and the adventure novel.