-The Last of the Mohicans*

b 1896 by J. Fenimore Cooper Quote "When an Indian chief comes among his white fathers, he lays aside his buffalo robe to carry the shirt which is offered him, and when he goes among his brothers, he leaves the shirt to carry the robe." Magua Notes "The Last of the Mohicans" is a historical novel written by James Fenimore Cooper, first published in 1826. Set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War in the 18th century, the story follows the protagonist, Hawkeye (Natty Bumppo), a frontiersman, and his Mohican companions, Chingachgook and Uncas. The narrative unfolds in the wilderness of the American frontier, where tensions between Native American tribes, European colonists, and rival military forces are high. The novel explores themes of love, honor, and the clash of cultures, as well as the vanishing way of life for Native American tribes. Rich in adventure, the novel captures the essence of the American frontier and has become a classic in American literature. The characte