Leatherstocking Tales

The Leatherstocking Tales are a series of five novels by author James Fenimore Cooper, written in the early 19th century. They follow the life of Natty Bumppo, also known as Leatherstocking, a frontier scout and outdoorsman, as he navigates the changing American wilderness, Native American relations, and expanding European settlements. The stories explore themes of nature, civilization, morality, and identity, depicting the American frontier's wilderness and its cultural conflicts. These novels are considered some of the earliest American literary works that reflect the nation's landscape and values, blending adventure, history, and character study.