The Last of the Mohicans

Set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War, the narrative follows the perilous journey of sisters Alice and Cora, who are kidnapped after a brutal Huron attack. Their rescue is led by frontiersman Natty Bumppo, alongside Major Duncan Heyward and the last surviving Mohican, Uncas, along with Chingachgook. This adventure highlights themes of survival and loyalty, contributing to its status as a cornerstone of early American literature and a captivating classic that has endured through the years.