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Volume Two of TwoExperience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. Volume Two of Two Set against the violence and uncertainty of the French and Indian War, The Last of the Mohicans follows sisters Cora and Alice Munro as they journey through a perilous frontier to reach their father at Fort William Henry. Guided-then betrayed-by the vengeful Huron scout Magua, the sisters' fate hangs in the balance until they are rescued by the rugged frontiersman Hawk-eye and his Mohican companions, Chingachgook and Uncas. Their struggle for survival unfolds through ambushes, daring escapes, and devastating battles, revealing deep cultural divides and the tragic erosion of Native American nations caught between European powers. As loyalties shift and dangers mount, the story blends romance, heroism, and loss within a landscape of breathtaking beauty and brutality. James Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans (1826) became a defining work of early American literature, blending fiction with real events like the siege of Fort William Henry. Its portrayal of frontier life, cultural conflict, and Native American identity shaped the development of the historical novel in the United States. Widely adapted and enduringly influential, it continues to shape modern depictions of the early American wilderness and its peoples.

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James Fenimore Cooper (1789-1851) was a pioneering American writer renowned for his historical novels that vividly depicted frontier and Native American life. Born in Burlington, New Jersey, and raised in Cooperstown, New York-a settlement founded by his father-Cooper's early experiences in the American wilderness profoundly influenced his literary work. After attending Yale University and serving in the U.S. Navy, he embarked on a writing career that would leave an indelible mark on American literature.Cooper's most celebrated contribution is the Leatherstocking Tales, a series of five novels featuring the iconic character Natty Bumppo, also known as Hawkeye. This series includes The Last of the Mohicans (1826), which is often regarded as his masterpiece. Through these works, Cooper explored themes of naturalism, individualism, and the complex relationships between settlers and Native Americans, offering readers a nuanced perspective on the American frontier experience.Beyond the Leatherstocking Tales, Cooper authored numerous other novels, including The Spy (1821), set during the American Revolutionary War, and The Pilot (1823), one of the earliest American sea novels. His extensive body of work not only entertained readers but also provided insightful commentary on the social and political issues of his time. Cooper's legacy endures as a foundational figure in American literature, whose narratives continue to influence the portrayal of early American history and culture.

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