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Set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War, Deerslayer's unwavering principles are put to the test as he navigates the complexities of love, friendship, and the clash between Native American and European cultures. As he encounters the beautiful Judith Hutter and her sister Hetty, the choices he makes resonate with timeless themes of honor and justice.
The Deerslayer was published last in Cooper’s series The Leatherstocking Tales, but is a prequel to his most famous novel, The Last of the Mohicans.
JAMES FENIMORE COOPER [1789—1851] was an American author, renowned for his novels depicting America’s indigenous people. As a thirteen-year-old, Fenimore Cooper enrolled at Yale University but was expelled during his third year. His masterpiece, The Last of the Mohicans [1826], achieved instant success upon publication and was hailed as an example of The Great American Novel.
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JAMES FENIMORE COOPER [1789—1851] was an American author, renowned for his novels depicting America’s indigenous people. As a thirteen-year-old, Fenimore Cooper enrolled at Yale University but was expelled during his third year. His masterpiece, The Last of the Mohicans [1826], achieved instant success upon publication and was hailed as an example of The Great American Novel.
