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James Fenimore Cooper’s classic fiction transports readers to the turbulent mid‑seventeenth century, when the bonds of colonial America were tested by King Philip's War (1675‑1676). In this historical narrative, the reader learns about the peoples of North America and the military struggles that shaped early colonial history. Through Cooper’s detailed portrayal, the novel presents a thoughtful examination of cultural conflict and the human dimensions of war.
First publish date: 1829
Genre: Historical Fiction/Ancient Historical Fiction
Authors: James Fenimore Cooper
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