Le dernier des mohicans: Le roman de Bas-de-cuir by James Fenimore Cooper

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Author Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851
Translator Defauconpret, A.-J.-B. (Auguste-Jean-Baptiste), 1767-1843
Uniform Title The last of the Mohicans. French
Title Le dernier des mohicans: Le roman de Bas-de-cuir
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Summary "Le dernier des Mohicans: Le roman de Bas-de-cuir" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative is set during the French and Indian War, exploring the clash between European settlers and Native Americans. Key characters include the brave Native American Uncas, the noble warrior Chingachgook, and the young ladies Alice and Cora, who are central to the unfolding drama in this tale of conflict and survival. The opening of the story sets the stage for a tumultuous time marked by war and shifting allegiances. It introduces a world filled with dense forests and treacherous paths separating hostile factions — namely the British and the French, along with their Native American allies. As we are introduced to the backdrop of the conflict, we find military officers, settlers, and two women on their way to safety. Uncas, a noble Mohican, is revealed as a critical figure alongside his father, Chingachgook, and their complex interactions with the other characters hint at themes of loyalty, bravery, and the tragedy of Native American displacement. The narrative propels the reader into a vivid portrayal of the era, entwining the fates of its characters with the larger historical events at play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject War stories
Subject United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
Subject Bumppo, Natty (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Mohegan Indians -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 16236
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 11, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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