Movie · 1920
Is The Last of the Mohicans based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Last of the Mohicans 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 1920.
The book behind The Last of the Mohicans
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)
- Leather Stocking (film, 1909)
- The Last of the Mohicans (film, 1936)
Common questions
Is The Last of the Mohicans based on a book?
Yes. The Last of the Mohicans is based on the book The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper (1824).
Who wrote the book The Last of the Mohicans 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.