The most popular and memorable of the "Leatherstocking Tales": set in the rugged wilderness of upper New York State during the brutal French and Indian War, it tells the story of the Munro sisters, daughters of a commander in the British army.
THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES: - A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information
- A chronology of the author''s life and work
- A timeline of significant events that provides the book''s historical context
- An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader''s own interpretations
- Detailed explanatory notes
- Critical analysis, including contemporary and modern perspectives on the work
- Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction
- A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader''s experience
