Jacob Spainhour - The Last of the Mohicans

     This book initially appealed to me because it was the most familiar sounding of the choices given. Having completed the book, I am glad I chose one of the most intriguing pieces of literature I have ever read. With a whole cast of well-developed characters, we watch as the group of protagonists outrun and outwit the vengeful Magua, who is allied with the French during the Seven Years War. Offering an interesting perspective towards the Native American involvement during a war primarily between European powers, it provides much insight to the culture of the British colonists and the Indian population. The book itself is very fast paced and one of the most dramatic and intense novels I have read that was printed before the 20th century. While the language and exposition can be a little hard to understand at times, it is generally is written in prose clearly indicative of Cooper’s renown as an author. The book is well deserving its fame among the Leatherstocking tales, and one of my favorite ones to date.