The Deerslayer

In the wild heart of 18th-century America, a young hunter faces the test of a lifetime.

Before he became the legendary Hawkeye of The Last of the Mohicans, Nathaniel «Deerslayer» Bumppo was a young frontiersman, untamed and untested. Set against the backdrop of the French and Indian War, The Deerslayer follows the noble hunter on his first warpath, where danger lurks not only in enemy warriors and treacherous wilderness, but also in the moral choices that will define his life.

With his unwavering sense of honor, mastery of the forest, and deep respect for Native American traditions, Deerslayer embarks on a perilous mission that will challenge his courage, loyalty, and heart. First published in 1841 as part of the Leatherstocking Tales, Cooper's novel is both an action-packed frontier adventure and a profound exploration of morality in a lawless land.

"A stirring introduction to one of literature's most enduring heroes."

– The Literary Gazette

"Cooper's evocation of the American wilderness is unsurpassed—both beautiful and dangerous."

– Historical Fiction Review

Why Readers Love It:

Immersive descriptions of the 18th-century American wilderness

⚔ Thrilling encounters during the French and Indian War

The origin story of the iconic Leatherstocking hero

Click 'Buy Now' to step into the untamed forests of early America and witness the making of a legend.