| Author |
Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 |
| Translator |
Defauconpret, A.-J.-B. (Auguste-Jean-Baptiste), 1767-1843 |
| Uniform Title |
The last of the Mohicans. French
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| Title |
Le dernier des mohicans: Le roman de Bas-de-cuir
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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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.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
War stories
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
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Bumppo, Natty (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mohegan Indians -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16236 |
| Release Date |
Jul 7, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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