The Last of the Mohicans (Barnes & Noble Classics)

The Last of the Mohicans (Barnes & Noble Classics)
The Last of the Mohicans, by James Fenimore Cooper, is part of the Barnes & Noble ClassicsÂ series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:
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During the fierce French and Indian wars, an adroit scout named Hawkeye and his companion Chingachgook weave through the spectacular and dangerous wilderness of upstate New York, fighting to save the beautiful Munro sisters from the Huron renegade Magua.
The Last of the Mohicans is the most popular of James Fenimore Cooperâ€™s five Leatherstocking Tales. With its death-defying chases and teeth-clenching suspense, this American classic established many archetypes of American frontier fiction.
An engrossing Â“Westernâ€ by Americaâ€™s first great novelist, The Last of the Mohicans is a story of survival and treachery, love and deliverance.
Stephen Railton, Professor of English at the University of Virginia, has written books on Cooper, Mark Twain, and the American Renaissance, and has created major websites on Twain, Uncle Tomâ€™s Cabin, and American culture.
Country USA
Brand Barnes & Noble Classics
Manufacturer Sterling Publishing
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2004-11-25
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781593081379

Country	USA
Brand	Barnes & Noble Classics
Manufacturer	Sterling Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ReleaseDate	2004-11-25
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781593081379

The Last of the Mohicans (Barnes & Noble Classics)

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