The Prairie is a classic novel by James Fenimore Cooper, published in 1827. The third novel by Cooper featuring his frontiersman hero Natty Bumppo, it is chronologically the last of the Leatherstocking Tales series, though it was published prior to The Deerslayer and The Pathfinder. It depicts Natty Bumppo in the final year of his life, witnessing the further western expansion of America in the years immediately following the Lewis & Clark expedition. The novel is a timeless classic, exploring themes of family, adventure, and courage in the face of adversity. With its vivid descriptions of the American Frontier, The Prairie is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and frontier life.
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Bound In full (genuine) brown leather with hubbed spine. Text block is tight and clean with no ownership markings or bookplates. Embossed in 22kt gold on the spine and front and back covers. Heavy duty binding boards. Printed on acid-neutral, archival paper with gilded edges. Smyth sewn with concealed muslin joints, silk moire fabric end leaves, and permanent satin ribbon marker.