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The Prairie by James Fenimore Cooper, in its 1920 edition, invites readers to embark on an epic journey across the untamed American frontier.
£12.00
The Prairie by James Fenimore Cooper, in its 1920 edition, invites readers to embark on an epic journey across the untamed American frontier.
Format: Hardcover
Condition: Used (good)
Publisher: J. M. Dent (Everyman's Library)
Year: 1920
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View moreThe Prairie by James Fenimore Cooper, in its 1920 edition, invites readers to embark on an epic journey across the untamed American frontier.
Set against the backdrop of the vast American prairie, this novel is the final instalment in Cooper's renowned Leatherstocking Tales series. It follows the iconic frontiersman Natty Bumppo, also known as "Hawkeye," as he ventures westward in a changing and ever-expanding frontier. This tale is not just a thrilling adventure but also a reflection on the clash between the encroaching modern world and the fading wilderness.
In this 1920 edition, Cooper's narrative prowess continues to shine as he paints a sweeping portrait of the American landscape and the people who inhabited it during the early 19th century. His descriptions of the untamed wilderness, the Native American tribes, and the pioneers forging a new way of life are rich and immersive.
While not the original publication, this 1920 edition keeps alive Cooper's exploration of themes like rugged individualism, cultural collision, and the complexities of human relationships in the unforgiving wilderness. "The Prairie" remains a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its gripping storytelling and profound insights into the American frontier.
The pages are clean, the text block is tight and the boards are in good condition. There's some fading and light marks and wear to the boards and cloth covering the spine (see images). Overall, this copy is in good condition.