The Last of the Mohicans
James Fenimore Cooper’s the Last of the Mohicans is a gripping novel that
depicts the travel of 7 people through the dangerous woods of western New York
in the late 18th century. The story takes place during the French and Indian war at
the height of conflict. Major Duncan Heyward is accompanying singer David
Gamut and the two daughters of the English colonel Munro from Fort Edward to
Fort William Henry. Along the way, the four travelers discover that their Indian
guide Magua has purposely lead them in the wrong direction. Their only chance of
making it to Fort William Henry now rests in the hands of Hawk Eye (a man who
knows the way of the Indians but continuously asserts that he has no Indian
blood) and Uncas and Chingachgook (the only two living members of the once
great tribe known as Mohican). Together, the group sneaks through the woods
avoiding the French troops as well as the dangerous Huron’s who have formed an
alliance with the French.
The book is full of adventure. Earlier in the book, the travelers stop to
spend the night in a cave near a waterfall, but they are attacked by Magua’s allies
the Huron’s. Hawkeye and the Mohicans managed to escape down the river but
Heyward, Gamut, and the Munro sisters are all taken as prisoners by the Huron’s.
Magua then tells the group that he seeks revenge on colonel Munro. But before he
had the chance to act, Hawkeye and the Mohicans attacked the Huron’s and killed
all but Magua who managed to escape.
Although the book had a fictitious spin, a little research shows me that the
events and certain characters are more or less historically accurate. One occasion
was the Massacre of William Henry. Once the travelers arrived at their destination,
they learned that the fort was receiving no more troops and would be forced the
surrender to General Montcalm and the French. Montcalm told Fort William
Henry that he would allow them to leave with all their belongings, without a fight.
However, once the party left the fort, they were surrounded and almost everyone
was killed. The Munro sisters and David were once again captured by Magua.
The book also discusses the alliances between Europeans and Indians. The
French and English were quick to make friends with the Indians because they
knew they would need their help. The Indians knew the woods and how to liv...
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... to see their enimie’s. They also were very careful not
to leave tracks. They used the river whenever possible so their footprints could not
be followed. The Indians could even tell when someone had tried to cover their
tracks by the way branches had been broken and other things like that. I found the
way Indians communicate to be very interesting. The Mohicans spoke about how
the Indians have one word for everything and they change how they want to
express that word with the pitch of there voice. The Mohicans stressed how much
the tone of voice mattered to them.
This book has enticed me to learn more about the Indians and their customs.
They seemed to kill animals for no reason but after they were questioned by the
Europeans they gave good answers. At one point in the book they killed a deer and
then told Cora and Alice that the deer would have given them away and by killing
the young deer it wouldn’t face any hardship that might have come its way. I also
found their shouts of war interesting and I would like to learn more about them.
The story itself is what really kept me reading though. It was suspenseful and
exciting. In closing, I’m glad I read this book.
Zaroff and Gradwitz both hunted humans. Zaroff hunted humans on his own island, while Gradwitz hunted in his forest that he owned. Zaroff only hunted humans that came to his island. Gradwitz hunted his enemy if they came to his land. The two guys both hunted humans on their own land.
... Regulars were misdirected by the locals and steered away from the smaller militia supply caches that remained in the town. While the searches were being conducted in the town of Concord, two companies of Regulars were trying to maintain the North Bridge. The Regulars were engaged by approximately 400 militiamen. After the engagement, the Regulars retreated back towards the town of Concord. Lieutenant Colonel Smith heard the gunfire coming from the North Bridge area and sent two grenadier companies to reinforce the infantry companies at the North Bridge. The two grenadier companies were able to link up with the three decimated infantry companies. This action left the companies of Regulars conducting the searches isolated and the road leading to Concord without protection. At this time Lieutenant Colonel Smith gave the orders to begin the march back towards Boston.
Anderson received a letter from Gen. Beauregard telling him to evacuate the fort or he will force them out. Anderson refused, even though the lack of supplies would force him to evacuate. He replied to Beauregard that unless he received instructions or supplies from Washington by noon April 15 he would evacuate.
From the Deep Woods to Civilization should be an intriguing read for anybody interested in Native American history. It gives an introspective look into the adjustments to society many had to make at that time. Eastman's own identity follows a parabolic curve from the beginning to the end. He rediscovers his Sioux identity after questioning it. The book implores us to consider the tactics, struggles, and other problems that Indian people have had to go through to achieve success despite the odds being stacked against
The enemy increased so greatly in numbers that we were forced into the timber for protection, but I firmly believe that if, at that moment, all our companies had been together the Indians would have been driven from their village (Windolph 166).
How Did The Environment Affect The Native American Indians With Particular Reference To The Woodland Indians?
“ [They] spent most of the conquest and colonial periods reacting and responding to the European strangers and invaders” (99). Both sides were different in many ways; Their communication, transportation, culture, and the way they survived differentiate the Europeans from the Native Americans. They both acted as wisely as they could when this encounters began after the discovery. “[Tribes] worked mightily and often cleverly to maximize their political sovereignty, cultural autonomy, territorial integrity, power of self identification, and physical nobility” (100). The Europeans were stronger, had better technology, better weapons, and had plenty of experience fighting people like the Native Americans. They could have easily conquer them , but they had a problem of resources, reinforcements and survival. Native American were many but they lacked the knowledge and experience of war and evolution. Europeans were technologically evolved and were experienced at fighting wars, but they ...
Major General Webb was the commanding officer at the Fort William Henry, until he decided to leave for Ft. Edward a few miles away, taking a good number of men with him. This left the fort in the hands of Colonel Monro and Colonel Young and about 2,300 men, and only about half of these men were fit for duty. The fort was bombarded with a garrison of over 7, 500 French soldiers and Indian allies. Monro held out for four days, and did not decide to seek terms with the French until he was notified that reinforcements were not available to Monro at the time.
...ly as possible. Intelligence of the fort’s defenses and abilities received from Sherman’s scouts allowed the General to conduct his mission planning to take Genesis Point. Both his and Major Anderson’s mission command were efficiently in both the areas of offense and defense operations. Despite only lasting 15 minutes against Sherman’s forces, Anderson’s garrison was stubborn to the end and would not surrender without a fight.
which helped them to grow crops and gather berries. As the years went on the Apache hunters
1865. It was written for children and is a story of a twelve year old
see and feel what the Indians had to go through. Much of the literature they had
Llewella and Belle wandered into the jungle, desperately looking for the hydra. Carefully they examined every tree and every bush. They didn’t see anything, anywhere, at all. Then they saw tracks on the ground.
The Native American Indians are a vital piece of the society of the United States. While their kin have existed on this land for many years, today their numbers are reducing. Once, the Native Americans lived on this continent with little discourse and disturbance. They were overall nourished, content, and established. Truth be told, the men and women generally were set in regular parts. The men were seekers, warriors, and defenders, while the women watched out for the youngsters, their homes, and cultivated. It relied on upon the tribe when it came to craftsmanship. In a few tribes, the men would really weave baskets and blankets. Common nourishments were expended and chased. Deer, wild ox, fish, and different feathered birds were the wildlife of decision. Corn, beans, squash, berries, nuts, and melons were the leafy foods that were expended. Berries were additionally frequently utilized as a characteristic color for fabrics. While the late 1800’s into the 1900’s and past started to bring battle to the Native American Indians, they battled an intense...
were on was bad soil, once again the Indians were given the short end of the stick, and