The Pathfinder vs The Wept of Wish-ton-wish: A Tale: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: Indians of North America, Historical Fiction, Classic Literature, Fiction

Cover of The Pathfinder

The Pathfinder James Fenimore Cooper · 1800 ★★★★☆ 3.9 622 pages · ≈ 11 h 31 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Wept of Wish-ton-wish: A Tale

The Wept of Wish-ton-wish: A Tale James Fenimore Cooper · 1829 ★★★★☆ 3.8 432 pages · ≈ 8 h 00 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.9 vs 3.8 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Wept of Wish-ton-wish: A Tale is the quicker read — about 8 hours vs 11 for The Pathfinder.

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