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Author
James Fenimore Cooper
Language
English
Genre
history
by James Fenimore Cooper
recording of The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper. Read by Ann Boyer, Marian Brown, Julie Bynum, Robin Cotter, Daryl_S, Esther, hefyd, Janice, Graeme Jolliffe, Michael Loftus, Shauna M, Melissa, number6, Barbara Pfaff, Ana Simão, R. S.
Steinberg, Igor Teaforay, Thomas Wells and Eric Wisdahl. This story is set in the British province of New York during the French and Indian War, and concerns a Huron massacre (with passive French acquiescence) of from 500 to 1,500 unarmed Anglo-American troops, who had honorably surrendered at Fort William Henry, plus some women and servants; the kidnapping of two sisters, daughters of the British commander; and their rescue by Hawkeye, the last two Mohicans, and others. Parts of the story may have been derived from the capture and death of Jane McCrea in July 1777 near Fort Edward, New York, by members of an Algonquian tribe.
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I specifically look for audiobooks with a natural narration style — nothing worse than robotic delivery. This nails it. Very easy to listen to for long stretches.
Some chapters hit differently depending on where you are in life. I think I needed to hear The Last of the Mohicans right now. Perfect timing, perfect book.
Good balance of depth and accessibility. You don't need a background in this topic to follow along, but it never feels dumbed down either. Well done.
Finished it in four sittings. Usually takes me weeks to get through an audiobook. Says a lot about how gripping The Last of the Mohicans is.
