The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper Virtual Entertainment, 2013 Series: World adventure classic books The Last of the Mohicans is an epic novel by James Fenimore Cooper, first published in January 1826. It was one of the most popular English-language novels of its time, and helped establish Cooper as one of the first world-famous American writers. Although stylistic and narrative flaws left it open to criticism since its publication, and its length and distinctive prose style have reduced its appeal to later readers, The Last of the Mohicans remains embedded in American literature courses. It is the most famous of the Leatherstocking Tales. — Excerpted from The Last of the Mohicans on Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Illustration by F.T. Merrill