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"I think these World's Classics editions are really fine. The notes are meaningful and very useful to students, yet the way they are indicated in the text is not intrusive. Great job!."--Grace Epstein, Stephens College
"[An] excellent inexpensive paperback edition. Much better quality than equivilant volumes. The explanatory notes are a valuable addition."--Jeff Cupp, Troy State University
"'Historical Contexts' concise yet thorough. Apparatus generally very satisfying in its relevance and thoroughness."--Fred R. McFadden, Coppin State College
"At last, a paperback book under $4.00! this edition is indeed a "World Classic."--Paul Putt, Lee College
"Introductory material and historical notes are helpful."--Dr. Judy L. Martin, Missouri Western State College
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
"[An] excellent inexpensive paperback edition. Much better quality than equivilant volumes. The explanatory notes are a valuable addition."--Jeff Cupp, Troy State University
"'Historical Contexts' concise yet thorough. Apparatus generally very satisfying in its relevance and thoroughness."--Fred R. McFadden, Coppin State College
"At last, a paperback book under $4.00! this edition is indeed a "World Classic."--Paul Putt, Lee College
"Introductory material and historical notes are helpful."--Dr. Judy L. Martin, Missouri Western State College
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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This Wordsworth Editions includes an exclusive Introduction and Notes by David Blair. University of Kent at Canterbury.
It is 1757. Across north-eastern America the armies of Britain and France struggle for ascendancy. Their conflict, however, overlays older struggles between nations of native Americans for possession of the same lands and between the native peoples and white colonisers. Through these layers of conflict Cooper threads a thrilling narrative, in which Cora and Alice Munro, daughters of a British commander on the front line of the colonial war, attempt to join their father. Thwarted by Magua, the sinister 'Indian runner', they find help in the person of Hawkeye, the white woodsman, and his companions, the Mohican Chingachgook and Uncas, his son, the last of his tribe.
Cooper's novel is full of vivid incident- pursuits through wild terrain, skirmishes, treachery and brutality- but reflects also on the interaction between the colonists and the native peoples. Through the character of Hawkeye, Cooper raises lasting questions about the practises of the American frontier and the eclipse of the indigenous cultures.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
I enjoyed the book once I had got to grips with the dialogue which is after all from 1821.
Admittedly a little slow in places and certainly I had to read back over some paragraphs to ensure that I understood because of the flowery language, but with images coloured by modern film adaptations I thought the book possessed of charm and I did recognise the basics of the plot.
synonymous with the phrase "Last of the Mohicans" in modern day, Hawkeye does not actually occupy centre-stage but is more a general player and the skirmishes in the latter part of the tale are quite good and the ceremonies emotively described.
Throw away your preconceptions and read it for what it is, an enjoyable tale of a savage time thankfully long-gone but eloquently described.
I am glad I gave it my attention.
Admittedly a little slow in places and certainly I had to read back over some paragraphs to ensure that I understood because of the flowery language, but with images coloured by modern film adaptations I thought the book possessed of charm and I did recognise the basics of the plot.
synonymous with the phrase "Last of the Mohicans" in modern day, Hawkeye does not actually occupy centre-stage but is more a general player and the skirmishes in the latter part of the tale are quite good and the ceremonies emotively described.
Throw away your preconceptions and read it for what it is, an enjoyable tale of a savage time thankfully long-gone but eloquently described.
I am glad I gave it my attention.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
First a confession: 'The Last of the Mohicans' had been on my bookshelf for four years and I'd never got past the third chapter. But with a five week break between jobs, I knew that if I didn't read it now, I never would. The first half of the book is slow, and Cooper's language is not easy on the modern eye. As other reviewers have pointed out, the plot does seem in places tenuous and the narrative over descriptive, but the book's strength is the brilliant characterisation. Despite the setting, as the story develops, the reader can identify strongly with the hopes and fears of the main characters. My fear on first opening this book that it would be irrelevant to my life proved wrong.
This book may be hard-going, but it's worth reading. You need to take some time over it and persevere with the first half, but when you finish the book you'll feel it was worth it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
The definitive tale of the American frontier in 1757, Cooper's masterwork captures the essence of this corner of American history. A vivid tale of honour, courage and love set against the backdrop of the French-British war, this book will be read and re-read for as long as people still print books
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A very good read
A lovely book to read, but be prepared for the use of (what is now considered to be) old-fashioned English. I loved it!
Published 1 month ago by Aicha
Absolute tosh
An ancient "Boy's Own" adventure with ridiculously noble characters. Not an easy read either, it is extremely pompous and overblown. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr Gordon Davidson
Not a CUT above your average 'classic'!
A REVIEW OF `THE LAST OF THE MOHICANS' BY J. FENNIMORE COOPER
During an earlier chapter of `The Last of The Mohicans' (1826), sharp-shooting, white-skinned scout,... Read more
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Published 9 months ago by Barty Literati
Poor quality, expensive edition
Wanted to buy a good hardback edition of this and at 21.00gbp figured this would be. Turns out BiblioBazaar publishing are print on demand publishers who take freely available... Read more
Published 16 months ago by HardBcollector
James Fenimore Cooper can't write.
Cooper's characters are as eloquent as Shakespeare himself in one sentence, and grunting like animals in the next. He absolutely cannot write believable dialogue. Read more
Published 20 months ago by girlalive
A TIMELESS MASTERPIECE
One of the all time great books that I enjoyed reading as a boy and was soon lost in the pages again when I started reading it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by BOOKLOVER
Worth the Effort
This novel is written in the language of the time, and as with most, if not all 'Classics' this book could be viewed as 'hard-going'; indeed some reviewers have said just that. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mike Pinchen
Convoluted, involving historical tale of early America
I read all of James Fennimore Cooper's novels in a fever of curiosity about American history about ten years ago, and undoubtedly he is remembered for the right one - the colossal... Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2008 by Louise the book worm
Surprisingly tough going
I began reading Cooper's arguably most famous work with high expectations. Sadly, I was disappointed. Read more
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