The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper
Set during the French and Indian War, this historical novel follows the journey of Hawkeye, a skilled frontiersman, and his two Mohican companions as they guide two daughters of a British colonel through the dangerous wilderness of the American frontier. The group faces numerous perils and conflicts, not only from the war-torn landscape and hostile tribes, but also from a treacherous Huron scout. The novel explores themes of racial conflict, survival, and the fading of indigenous cultures.
The 350th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 933
Since this book was first published in 1826, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 933.0.
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