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The Last of the Mohicans

"The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757" is an 1826 novel by James Fenimore Cooper. It is actually the second out of five books in the Leatherstocking Tales series, but the best known. In 1992, the book was adapted into a screenplay, starring Daniel Day Lewis.

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What does the name Chingachgook mean?

Chingachgook is a fictional character in James Fenimore Cooper's "The Last of the Mohicans." The name is of Native American origin, but its specific meaning is not clearly defined in the novel. Some sources suggest it could be interpreted to mean "Big Snake" or "Big Serpent."

What is the significance of the final scene of the last of the Mohicans?

Because before it was a Daniel Day Lewis film it was a play and a book witch my mother had to read as required reading in school in the 1950s

How many Oscars did The Last of the Mohicans win?

Academy Award for Sound. This is was the films only Oscars. It was also the only Oscar it was nominated for.

What is the plot of The Last of the Mohicans?

During the French and Indian Wars, Colonel Munroâ??s daughters were being escorted to their father at Fort William Henry by a Huron guide, Magua. On the way, they met a white scout Natty Bumppo known as "Hawkeye" and his Mohawk friends. Hawkeye accused the girlâ??s Huron guide, Magua, of betrayal of the Mohawks and he flees, abandoning the girls. Fortunately, Hawkeye and the Mohicans escort the girls to safety at the fort. Meanwhile, the pursuit of the Huron traitor, Magua, continues until a final battle and climax.

How many pages are in The Last of the Mohicans?

All I know is there are probably many, many pages. I am sorry I don't know the precise answer, but...you know... I haven't read the book, just seen the movie, so...

In The Last of the Mohicans why does Alice jump off the Edge of the cliff?

Alice Munro ( Jodhi May) was captured as a slave by Magua ( the great Wes Studi) Alice knew she was not as physically strong as her sister, Cora Munro ( Madeleine Stowe) But when Uncas (Eric Schweig) who was trying to save her fought with Magu and Magu killed him while Alice watched she was so horrified she knew she could never survive in the wilderness as a slave with the Indians; she would rather die. For one moment, Magu realizes she is planning to jump and motions her to come back off the ledge but when you look at her face you realize she would rather die then be a slave and exist in the wilderness. Was a great story.. .

Who wrote the novel The Last of the Mohicans?

James Fenimore Cooper is the author of the historical novel titled The Last of the Mohicans. The book was released in 1826 and even today, it remains the author's most popular work.