42 pages • 1 hour read
James Fenimore CooperThe Last of the Mohicans
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1826A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
13-18yearsLexile Level
930L