The Pioneers by James Fenimore Cooper
"The Pioneers" is a historical novel that takes place in the late 18th century in a fictional town in New York. The story follows the life of a retired judge and his daughter who have moved to this frontier town from New York City. The narrative explores the conflict between the settlers' desire to exploit and control nature for their own benefit and the need to respect and preserve it. The novel also delves into the clash between the native Americans and the settlers, and the struggle for coexistence and understanding.
The 4968th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1823
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 145,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Masterpieces of World Literature (Frank N. Magill)