Leatherstocking Tales Collection, Volume I: The Pioneers, The Last of the Mohicans, The Prairie

Three books in one. In one volume, the first three of James Fenimore Cooper’s contributions to his classic Leatherstocking Tales series, published from 1823 to 1827. The Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper is a classic series of five novels that follows the adventures of the iconic frontiersman, Natty Bumppo. Set in the 18th century, the stories take place in the American wilderness and feature Natty, nicknamed Leatherstocking, as he encounters Native Americans, fur trappers, and British soldiers. The novels include The Deerslayer, The Last of the Mohicans, The Pathfinder, The Pioneers, and The Prairie. In these stories, Natty embodies the spirit of the American wilderness and embodies the self-reliance and courage of early American settlers. Through Natty’s adventures, readers learn about the early American life and the conflict between settlers and Native Americans. Cooper’s Leatherstocking Tales is a timeless classic that is sure to captivate and entertain readers of all ages. Included in this volume are the first three novels Cooper published in this series: The Pioneers The Last of the Mohicans The Prairie James Fenimore Cooper was an American novelist, historian, and social critic who wrote some of the earliest, and most enduring works of American fiction. He is best remembered for his five-novel series, The Leatherstocking Tales, which includes The Last of the Mohicans, The Deerslayer, The Pathfinder, The Pioneers, and The Prairie. Born in Burlington, New Jersey, in 1789, Cooper was the eleventh of twelve children and the son of a U.S. Congressman. He was educated at Yale College and, after college, served in the United States Navy. After his naval service ended, Cooper moved to Cooperstown, New York, where he began his prolific career as a writer. Cooper’s most popular works were written during the first half of the 19th century and his influence can still be felt today. With his vivid descriptions of nature and frontier life, Cooper was one of the first writers to romanticize the American wilderness and to portray Native Americans in a sympathetic light. His works are often credited with helping to shape the identity of the United States as a nation. Cooper was also an influential early critic of American industrialization and the expansion of slavery. His works have been translated into numerous languages and his legacy continues to be celebrated throughout the world.