Description
1951 edition Everyman’s library edition. Hardcover has some wear, fading, and light corner wear. No dust jacket. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This well-preserved 1951 Everyman’s Library edition of James Fenimore Cooper’s seminal novel, “The Last of the Mohicans,” offers a captivating window into the turbulent world of colonial America and the French and Indian War. Published nearly a century after its initial release in 1826, this edition bears the patina of time, with a hardcover showing signs of gentle use and the absence of a dust jacket, a common occurrence for books of this era.
Despite its age, the interior pages remain crisp and clean, a testament to the care bestowed upon it by previous owners. Cooper’s vivid prose leaps off the page, transporting readers to the untamed wilderness of 18th-century New York, where the saga of Hawkeye, Chingachgook, and the noble Munro sisters unfolds against the backdrop of escalating tensions between colonists and Native Americans.
A pioneering work of historical fiction, “The Last of the Mohicans” not only entertains but also provides invaluable insights into the complexities of frontier life, the clash of cultures, and the enduring legacy of the Mohican tribe. This Everyman’s Library edition, with its sturdy binding and well-preserved state, presents a unique opportunity for collectors and readers alike to immerse themselves in a literary masterpiece that has captivated generations.
