Leatherstocking Tales (series)

The Leatherstocking Tales are a series of five historical novels by James Fenimore Cooper, set in early 19th-century America. They follow the life and adventures of Natty Bumppo, a skilled frontiersman and woodsman, who embodies themes of nature, frontier life, and American identity. The series explores the interactions between European settlers, Native Americans, and the wilderness, emphasizing the themes of independence, morality, and the changing American landscape. Key installments include "The Last of the Mohicans" and "The Pathfinder," and together they provide a rich portrayal of America's early frontier period through Natty Bumppo’s eyes.