The "Leatherstocking Tales" is a series of five novels written by American author James Fenimore Cooper in the early 19th century. The stories are set in the early American frontier and follow the adventures of a character named Natty Bumppo, also known as Leatherstocking. These tales explore themes of nature, civilization, and the conflict between Native Americans and European settlers. The five novels in the series are The Pioneers, The Last of the Mohicans, The Prairie, The Pathfinder, and The Deerslayer. Each book highlights different aspects of frontier life and the relationships between various cultures. The series is considered a significant contribution to American literature and reflects the romanticism of the time.