The Last of the Mohicans
- First published
- 1824
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Last of the Mohicans; A narrative of 1757" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical romance novel published in 1826. Set during the French and Indian War, it follows the perilous journey of two sisters traveling to Fort William Henry through dangerous frontier territory. Guided by the frontiersman Natty Bumppo and his Mohican companions Chingachgook and Uncas, they face betrayal and attack from hostile forces. This tale of survival, loyalty, and conflict captures a pivotal moment in North American history as European powers and Native American nations clash for control.
- Historical fiction
- War stories
- United States
- Adventure stories
- Frontier and pioneer life
- Bumppo, Natty (Fictitious character)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #940. The Last of the Mohicans on Wikipedia.
