Publisher's Synopsis
Stories of the Woods: Or Adventures of Leather-Stocking is a collection of short stories written by James Fenimore Cooper and first published in 1862. The book features the character of Leather-Stocking, a frontiersman who is also known as Natty Bumppo, and his adventures in the wilderness of early America. The stories are set in the mid-18th century and follow Leather-Stocking as he navigates the dangers and challenges of the frontier, including encounters with Native Americans, wild animals, and other settlers. The book is a classic example of the American frontier genre and is known for its vivid descriptions of the natural world and its portrayal of the rugged individualism of early American pioneers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, literature, or the outdoors.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
