... and at sea. He is most noted for the writings of the Leatherstocking Tales. The Leatherstocking Tales are a series of five novels that constitute an epic of the American wilderness. In these novels, Cooper introduces Natty Bumppo, the central character, who embodies the spirit of the frontier in The deerslayer, The Prairie, The Last of the Mohicans, The Pathfinder, and The Pioneers." (Groliers) Over the years Natty Bumppo has been looked up to by many ... , Mabel Dunham. They become involved in an attempt to rescue a besieged British fort where he faces danger many times." (Eonline) "The...

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