"The Last of the Mohicans" is a historical novel written by James Fenimore Cooper in 1826. Set during the French and Indian War, it follows the story of Hawkeye, a white frontiersman, and his Native American companions, Chingachgook and his son Uncas, as they navigate the dangers of war and betrayal in the American wilderness. The plot centers around the rescue of two English sisters, Cora and Alice Munro, who are captured by the Huron tribe. As the characters face various challenges, themes of loyalty, survival, and the clash of cultures emerge, highlighting the complexities of early American history.