Project Gutenberg 2002-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 804 Cooper, James Fenimore 1789 1851 Morgan, Jane Cooper, Fenimore Cooper, J. Fenimore (James Fenimore) The Deerslayer Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Deerslayer Produced by Stephen Kerr, Martin Robb, and David Widger "The Deerslayer" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores the frontier life in America, focusing on themes of civilization versus savagery during the colonial period. The story centers around the main characters, Deerslayer (also known as Natty Bumppo) and Hurry Harry, as they navigate the dangers of the wilderness and engage with Native American tribes, setting the stage for conflicts that highlight varying perspectives on honor, morality, and the human condition. The opening of "The Deerslayer" establishes a vivid sense of place, introducing readers to the treacherous and beautiful landscapes of the American frontier. The characters are portrayed in contrast to each other, with Hurry Harry exhibiting more recklessness and bravado, while Deerslayer embodies thoughtful integrity and restraint. Their conversation reveals their backgrounds, motivations, and concerns about their expedition, including a potential encounter with hostile tribes. The text also hints at the broader cultural tensions of the time and the complexities of human nature, particularly in relation to violence and morality. As they prepare for their journey, the intertwining of adventure, philosophy, and the wilderness begins to unfold, beckoning readers into a rich narrative of exploration and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction War stories Delaware Indians -- Fiction New York (State) -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Fiction Bildungsromans Male friendship -- Fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction Bumppo, Natty (Fictitious character) -- Fiction Hunters -- Fiction Scouting (Reconnaissance) -- Fiction PS Text Native America Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: American Literature 1379017 2025-07-02T06:47:10.161428 text/html 1409294 2021-02-26T00:54:11 text/html 553754 2025-07-02T06:47:21.292407 application/epub+zip 575429 2025-07-02T06:47:12.291464 application/epub+zip 575429 2025-07-02T06:47:11.037466 application/epub+zip 919429 2025-07-02T06:47:28.850357 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 864159 2025-07-02T06:47:20.507399 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 832689 2022-09-02T09:13:14.749010 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1230396 2025-07-02T06:47:08.846473 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1230365 2018-03-11T13:32:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1220598 2014-10-16T14:44:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1220593 2014-10-16T14:43:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 25874 2025-07-02T06:47:28.986331 application/rdf+xml 10328 2025-07-02T06:47:11.549438 image/jpeg 2977 2025-07-02T06:47:11.291431 image/jpeg 460588 2018-03-17T15:44:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 459482 2014-10-16T14:45:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 480427 2021-02-26T00:54:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 459460 2014-10-16T14:45:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 539483 2025-07-02T06:47:10.262444 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia