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Handout
Boston College

James Fenimore Cooper, (1789 1851)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a good biography of the author and a discussion of many of his works. Some quotes are included as well.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author James Fenimore Cooper including a biography and the full text three novels: The Last of the Mohicans, Oak Openings, and The Pioneers.
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Primary
University of Florida

Baldwin Library: Cooper's Leather Stocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is an online photocopy of the original text of the children's book Cooper's Leather-Stocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper (1890), a collection of children's short stories.
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Website
Other

Famous New Jerseyans

For Students 3rd - 5th
Provides a list of famous writer, artists, and other well known people from the state of New Jersey. Click on the name under the picture to find out more about that person.
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Unit Plan
C-SPAN

Cspan American Writers: James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
This biographical note about the American novelist James Fenimore Cooper provides basic information about the author of The Pioneers (1823) and other novels of the American wilderness, The Last of the Mohicans (1826), The Prairie (1827),...
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Website
Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
This article on James Fenimore Cooper centers around his vast collection of literary work. Also included is a write-up summarizing some of his famous works including, "Leatherstocking Tales" and "The Last of the Mohicans."
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Handout
Other

Uwm Libraries: James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
Pages of information about Cooper are available from this site, along with pictures and information about his work, "The Last of the Mohicans".
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Early National Arts and Cultural Independence

For Students 5th - 8th
Read about the national identity developed in the early 19th century in art and literature. See how both landscape paintings and literature emphasized wilderness themes.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: James Fenimore Cooper

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the world of James Fenimore Cooper's life and work through this informative resource.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Travels in America 1750 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of narratives by Americans and foreigners telling of their travels in America. Information about the people, the landscapes and the times.
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Website
Washington State University

Washington State University: Timeline of American Literature and Events: 1820s

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A timeline of political and social events and American literature. Part of a larger site. Hyperlinks to information about individual authors.
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Website
Washington State University

Washington State University: American Authors: James Fenimore Cooper (1789 1851)

For Students 9th - 10th
From this website, access the works of James Fenimore Cooper, an American writer known for his short stories, novels, and essays. Also contains good biographical information about the writer.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1826, one work is The Last of the Mohicans. This novel was written by James Fenimore Cooper.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: The American Novel: Literary Timeline: Novels: 1826: Last of the Mohicans

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief introduction to The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper, highlighting the novel's themes, setting, and main characters.
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of James Fenimore Cooper's The Last Of The Mohicans: A Narrative Of 1757 has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: The Prairie: A Tale

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of James Fenimore Cooper's The Prairie: A Tale has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: The Spy: A Tale of the Neutral Ground

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of James Fenimore Cooper's The Spy: A Tale Of The Neutral Ground has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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eBook
Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: The Deerslayer

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of James Fenimore Cooper's The Deerslayer has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Oak Openings by James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of the novel O Russet Witch! by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: The Pioneers by James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
The full text of the novel The Pioneers by James Fenimore Cooper. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
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Unit Plan
C-SPAN

C Span American Writers: The Last of the Mohicans

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief summary of "The Last of the Mohicans," by James Fenimore Cooper. Also includes an on-line text of the work as well as links to other informational websites.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: The American Novel: Literary Timeline: Authors: James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of American novelist and social critic James Fenimore Cooper.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: James Fenimore Cooper

For Students 9th - 10th
American writer James Fenimore Cooper.
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Graphic