The Pioneers; Or, The Sources of the Susquehanna by James Fenimore Cooper

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Author Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851
Title The Pioneers; Or, The Sources of the Susquehanna
Credits Produced by Gary Rezny and David Widger
Summary "The Pioneers; Or, The Sources of the Susquehanna" by James Fenimore Cooper is a descriptive tale written in the early 19th century. The novel focuses on the settlement and transformation of the region around Otsego Lake in New York, emphasizing the early interactions between settlers and Native Americans, as well as the ongoing changes brought about by colonization. Key characters include Judge Marmaduke Temple, who seeks to establish a new way of life, and Natty Bumppo, also known as Leather-Stocking, a seasoned hunter who embodies the tension between civilization and wilderness. At the start of the novel, Cooper sets the stage with an introduction describing the region's geography, history, and the impact of colonization, while establishing a connection to his own memories of the area. The narrative begins with the journey of Judge Marmaduke Temple and his daughter, Elizabeth, as they return home amid a snowy landscape. Their sleigh ride is interrupted by an encounter with a wounded young man, which highlights both the challenges of wilderness life and the emerging social dynamics of the community. Through vivid descriptions and emerging relationships, the opening portion of the tale introduces themes of conflict, survival, and the melding of different cultures in early America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Bumppo, Natty (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- New York (State) -- Fiction
Subject New York (State) -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Fiction
Subject American fiction
Subject United States -- History -- 1783-1815 -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 2275
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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