The deerslayer
About this book
The Deerslayer is the last book in Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales pentalogy, but acts as a prequel to the other novels. It begins with the rapid civilizing of New York, in which surrounds the following books take place. It introduces the hero of the Tales, Natty Bumppo, and his philosophy that every living thing should follow its own nature. He is contrasted to other, less conscientious, frontiersmen.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 15042 readers · 422 pages · ≈ 7 h 49 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The deerslayer?
About ≈ 7 h 49 m — 422 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The deerslayer?
422 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The deerslayer?
It sits on the Drama, Historical Fiction, Thriller shelves.
Has The deerslayer been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Deerslayer (1990), Chingachgook: The Great Snake (1967), The Deerslayer (1957), Deerslayer (1943).
Is The deerslayer in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does The deerslayer take place?
It is set in New York (State), United States during French and Indian War, 1755-1763, French and Indian War, 1754-1763.
Who wrote The deerslayer?
James Fenimore Cooper.
Where can I read The deerslayer online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library