The Last of the Mohicans

The wild frontier of the British colony of New York during the French and Indian War is the scene of this story. Two daughters of a British army officer set off on a dangerous journey, guided by scout Natty Bumpo and his Indian companions, Chingachgook and Uncas. " Graphic Classics " titles introduce many of the worldas literary masterpieces to young readers. Elementary and secondary school teachers will value these books as a way to make great novels and plays accessible to their studentsaespecially to those students who resist reading. Presented in graphic novel format, each title tells an absorbing, fast-paced story dramatized with high-quality color illustrations. After delving into any of these stimulating titles, many boys and girls will feel encouraged to discover the joy of reading the masterworks in their original form. Each " Graphic Classics " title includes a thumbnail biography of the author, a list of his or her important works, a timeline of historic events that helped inspire the story, general notes, and an index. " Graphic Classics " titles are available in both paperback and hardcover editions.