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James Fenimore Cooper was America's first successful popular novelist. Son of the prominent federalist William Cooper, founder of the Cooperstown settlement, James was educated at Yale in preparation for a genteel life as a federalist gentleman. After his father's death in an 1809 duel, Cooper quickly squandered his inheritance, and at thirty was on the verge of bankruptcy. He turned to writing but his first book, Precaution (1820), was a failure.

Represented here are 16 short stories by seven great American writers, dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. Different in atmosphere and writing style, they nevertheless caught the mood and concerns of the day in a way that was distinctly American.

This is a story from the More Classic American Short Stories collection.

A fascinating adventure story, grounded in American history. As the French and Indian war rages, the two daughters of a British officer prepare to return home. But when Cora, Alice, and the soldiers who guard them are betrayed by their Native American scout, their safety depends on wily forest tracker Hawkeye and his friends Chingachkook and Uncas - the last of the Mohicans.

Poslední Mohykán, nejznámější Cooperova kniha, napsaná před zhruba dvěma stovkami let, se vrací do doby, kdy se okolo Velkých jezer potulovaly poslední indiáni, původně osídlujících východní pobřeží Severní Ameriky. Samostatný díl slavné pentalogie o zálesákovi Kožené punčoše se odehrává v době bojů mezi Anglií a Francií na americkém kontinentu. Cooper zde líčí osudy dcer plukovníka Munroa, které se snaží dostat za svým otcem do pevnosti William Henry. Stanou se však zajatkyněmi indiána Maguy. Po jejich stopách se vydají zálesák Sokolí oko a dva Mohykáni – Čingačgúk a jeho syn Unkas, poslední svého rodu, aby obě dívky zachránili.

"Der Wildtöter" - ein spannendes Abenteuerhörspiel von Frank Straass nach dem Roman von James Fenimore Cooper (Teil 1 der "Lederstrumpf"-Reihe).

"Der letzte Mohikaner" - ein spannendes Abenteuerhörspiel von Frank Straass nach dem Roman von James Fenimore Cooper (Teil 2 der "Lederstrumpf"-Reihe).

"Die Ansiedler" - Hörspiel von Kurt Stephan nach der gleichnamigen Erzählung von James F. Cooper (Teil 3 der "Lederstrumpf"-Reihe).

The Last of the Mohicans has all the elements of a classic frontier adventure: massacres and raids, innocent settlers, hardened soldiers, renegade Indians, and a doomed love affair. It is a memorable portrait of fierce individualism and moral courage. But what draws readers and listeners again and again to this panoramic novel is its deep insight into the symbols of American consciousness.

The Deerslayer is the first chronologically in James Fenimore Cooper’s Leatherstocking Tales, following young frontiersman Natty Bumppo as he experiences his early adventures in the American wilderness. A classic tale of Native American relations, survival, and honor in pre-Revolutionary War America.

"Everything is Possible—Legends of Karate" tells the story of the famous people who have influenced the history of American Style of Karate (AKANA) and its incredible journey. This book presents a captivating examination of tenacity, devotion, and success, ranging from the trailblazing vision of Grandmaster Jerry C. Piddington to the unwavering spirit of karate icons like the Gold Dust Twins.

The Pilot is a groundbreaking maritime adventure set during the American Revolution. Inspired by the legendary John Paul Jones, this novel follows a mysterious sea captain as he battles the British navy and navigates the treacherous waters of loyalty, duty, and war. A must-read for lovers of seafaring tales.

The Prairie: A Tale is a sweeping frontier novel that follows Natty Bumppo, a legendary trapper who has left civilization to seek peace in the vast American wilderness. But as settlers push westward, he is drawn into conflicts that test his survival skills, wisdom, and sense of justice. A powerful story of the untamed frontier.

ESTE É UM EPISÓDIO DA OBRA "CARTA PARA O MEU JOVEM EU", DE. JANE GRAHAM, QUE APRESENTAM CARTAS PARA ALICE COOPER E JAMES BLUNT E MELANIE C MAIS JOVENS. SE QUISER LER TODAS AS CARTAS LEIA A OBRA COMPLETA. Se a viagem no tempo fosse uma possibilidade, o que você diria ao seu eu adolescente, caso o encontrasse? Em Carta Para Meu Jovem Eu, personalidades das mais diversas áreas refletem sobre o que teria sido bom saber antes. Elas também lembram aqueles momentos mágicos que gostariam de reviver. O livro inclui a participação especial de personalidades brasileiras.

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The Pilot by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical naval novel set during the American Revolutionary War. It follows a mysterious and skilled seaman, believed to be based on John Paul Jones, who guides American ships in dangerous waters. The novel explores themes of loyalty, courage, and maritime adventure as the characters face British enemies and internal doubts. Through vivid descriptions and suspenseful action, Cooper highlights the challenges of war at sea and the complexities of leadership. It's a foundational work in American sea fiction. Summary by Lina

Within this decade are writers of incredible ability who are able to fashion gem-like stories that astonish our ears and brains across many genres; a literary culture that seems to endlessly build and create new paths for the restless human imagination to tread.