The Last of the Mohicans (Dent Everyman's Library No 79)
by J.Fenimore Cooper
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- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/Near Very Good
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Synopsis
The Last of the Mohicans is a historical novel by James Fenimore Cooper, first published in January 1826. It was one of the most popular English-language novels of its time. Its narrative flaws were criticized from the start, and its length and elaborately formal prose style have reduced its appeal to later readers. Mark Twain, in particular, was critical of the author's style: "Cooper’s art has some defects.
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- Bookseller
- Alexander's Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 081713
- Title
- The Last of the Mohicans (Dent Everyman's Library No 79)
- Author
- J.Fenimore Cooper
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- Near Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Dent Everyman's Library
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1938
- Pages
- 416
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Weight
- 1.10 lbs
- Keywords
- The Last of the Mohicans (Dent Everyman's Library No 79) ; J.Fenimore Cooper World War I
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography; First World War;
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