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Ontario, Lake (N.Y. and Ont.) -- Fiction Books
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James Fenimore Cooper
The Pathfinder; Or, The Inland Sea
"The Pathfinder; Or, The Inland Sea" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel published in 1840. The fourth book featuring frontier hero Natty Bumppo, it follows the Pathfinder as he guides a young woman through dangerous wilderness around Lake Ontario. For the first time in the series, Natty experiences romantic love when he falls for nineteen-year-old Mabel Dunham. This tests his simple, honest nature as he faces the tension between domestic life and his true home in the wild.
James Fenimore Cooper
Haukansilmä
"Haukansilmä" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical romance novel published in 1826. Set during the French and Indian War of 1757, the story follows two sisters traveling through dangerous frontier territory to reach their father's fort. Guided by the frontier scout Natty Bumppo and his Mohican companions Chingachgook and Uncas, they face betrayal and pursuit through the wilderness. As war rages between colonial powers and their Native American allies, this small band must survive against overwhelming odds in a vanishing world.
James Fenimore Cooper
Oswego-joella: "Tienviitan" seikkailuja, intiaanikertomus
"Oswego-Joella: 'Tienviitan' seikkailuja, intiaanikertomus" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the wilderness of America and follows a group of characters navigating the complexities of the environment and their interactions with Indigenous peoples. Central to the narrative are two Native American characters, a Tuscarora warrior named Nuolenkärki and his wife, alongside an Englishman named Cap Charles and his niece, Mabel Dunham. The opening portion introduces the setting and key characters as the group finds themselves atop a fallen tree within a forest, overlooking a landscape shaped by past storms. Cap Charles and Mabel express their observations on the scenery, comparing it to the ocean, while discussions of potential dangers arise, particularly regarding the native tribes in the vicinity. As they traverse the wilderness and spy a pillar of smoke, there is an underlying tension regarding their safety and the nature of their encounters with others. The narrative builds upon themes of survival, cultural differences, and the impending challenges they will face as they seek to connect with the smoke's source, hinting at the adventure and conflicts that are to unfold.
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