Movie · 1909
Is Leather Stocking based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Leather Stocking is based on the book The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper (1824).
The Last of the Mohicans is book 2 of the Leatherstocking Tales series.
The movie was released in 1909.
The book behind Leather Stocking
The Last of the Mohicans
by James Fenimore Cooper · first published 1824 · historical fiction
1826 novel by James Fenimore Cooper.
Leatherstocking Tales: books in order
- The Deerslayer (1841)
- The Last of the Mohicans (1824)
- The Pathfinder, or The Inland Sea (1840)
- The Pioneers (1823)
- The Prairie (1827)
Other adaptations of The Last of the Mohicans
- The Last of the Mohicans (film, 1992)
- The Last of the Mohicans (film, 1920)
- The Last of the Mohicans (film, 1936)
Common questions
Is Leather Stocking based on a book?
Yes. Leather Stocking is based on the book The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper (1824).
Who wrote the book Leather Stocking is based on?
The Last of the Mohicans was written by James Fenimore Cooper and first published in 1824.
Is The Last of the Mohicans part of a series?
Yes, it is book 2 in the Leatherstocking Tales series.
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Deerslayer, book 1 of The Last of the Mohicans. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.