Fenimore Cooper, "Pathfinder": a summary

There are books that are not released from the very beginning of dating and to the last page. They are not only not forgotten in adulthood, but on the contrary, they bring no less pleasure from re-reading. These are works that excite the hearts and compel the heroes, and even mourn the injustice of fate. These are books that make films and cartoons that are very popular among the people. One of them is the "Pathfinder", the summary of which is known to all fans of the genre of western.

A few words about the creator

The author of the work, as well as a whole series about Nathaniel Bampo, is Fenimore Cooper. It is a classic of American literature of adventure genre, the founder of the style of "western". He grew up at a time when the colonists were just beginning to conquer America, so he knew the life of Indians and white aliens well. Before his very eyes, the drama of the destruction of the redskins flared up, which he loved and respected. He actually empathized with them, sympathized with this injustice, fought against it with his pen. But, unfortunately, nothing could change.

It is interesting that the first book of the writer (and for her and other works) "Ranger" appeared accidentally. The summary can never convey the atmosphere in which the reader is immersed, immersed in the pages of books. They are worth reading and re-reading in full. It's worth it.

So, Cooper wrote his first novel, arguing with his wife, but he liked it. And the readers liked the completely new genre. Therefore, James had no choice but to continue working in the field of literature.

The Image of a Leather Stocking

F.Cooper created a very attractive hero. "Pathfinder", a brief summary of which will be discussed below, talks about Natty Bampo. At first glance, it seems too artificial, since the author is inclined to hyperbolization and naive romanticization. However, it is worth considering that before the eyes of the Leather Stocking, a story took place, in which he took an active part. At the same time he was an outcast of a "normal" European society. Why? Because the main ailments of contemporaries are alien to him: the thirst for power, greed, injustice, lies. He can not reconcile with them categorically, so he voluntarily renounces society, and finds peace only among such people as he, that is, the Indians. Reality often tried to bring it back to civilization, but each time the character was severely disappointed. And on the last pages of the cycle, Nathaniel remained a lone wolf, a seeker of the human ideal.

Fenimore Cooper "Pathfinder": a summary

Now it's time to remember what is going on in the book, written by F. Cooper. "Pathfinder", a brief summary of which we will describe, is the third book of the cycle. On the pages of the novel the reader will see familiar from the first works of the heroes Natty Bampo and Chingachgook, as well as get acquainted with the new characters. It's the beautiful Mabel Dunham, the brave sailor Charles Cap (Salt Water), the young Jasper of the Western and the Indian couple Loving the Arrow and the June Dew. The novel takes place on the shores of the picturesque Lake Ontario.

If we retell the short content of the book "Pathfinder", she talks about the struggle for influence between the French and the British, who have drawn into their conflict the Indian tribes. At this time, a young girl Mabel Dunham goes on a journey to see her father, who served in the fortress. She is accompanied by her uncle-sailor and guides of the Tuscarora Indians. On the way, they meet with two white people and one redskin. It was Leather Stocking, Chingachgook and sailor Jasper. They were sent by Father Mabel for security. About how a group of travelers moved deeper into America, and tells the "Pathfinder". The summary of the novel should interest the reader, get the book taken in hand and read from cover to cover.

Unhappy love

During the journey, a group of brave souls are awaited by dangerous adventures: a water crossing, skirmishes with the Iroquois. But when they have reached the goal, it turns out that the continuation follows. Young Jasper is accused of spying, and the girl's father decides to marry her to the Pathfinder. Nathaniel himself was madly in love with Magni, so he happily offers her a hand and heart. But she refuses. In the meantime, the French are attacking (the spy was in fact a Shattering Arrow), mortally wounding Sergeant Dunham. He bequeaths his daughter to marry the Leather Stocking, and she agrees. However, over time, the hero realizes that Mable does not like him, but Jasper has long been chosen by her heart. Therefore, he breaks off the betrothal and blesses the lovers.

If you read very short content ("Pathfinder"), you can not find out that the wedding of Magni and Jasper was, and Nathaniel congratulated them and disappeared. After many years, a young woman, walking with children, saw in the distance a figure that strongly resembles an old friend. Then she asked the locals about who it was. She was told that a legendary hunter named Ranger was coming. Magni realized that he could not stop loving her.

The Cycle of the Leather Stocking

Fenimore Cooper did not just create the beautiful image of a person who created history. He described the whole life of his hero, full of adventures and dangers, deprivations and disappointments, joy and sorrow. Nathaniel's fate fit in five books that tell about the young age of the character, his growing up and aging. And along with the fate of the Leather Stocking, the author portrayed the life of America, the enmity between people who can not share such immense wealth. He sketched the tragedy of fate and insensibility, conquest and struggle, and with regret fixed changes in the usual way of life.

Pentathology

We will present a list of books that are included in the cycle, in chronological order, as they were written at different times.

• "St. John's Wort, or the First Path of War" - in Nathaniel's novel is seventeen or eighteen years old. The book was written in 1841.
• "The Last of the Mohicans, or The Narrative of 1757". The main character is 32-34 years old, and the novel itself was released in 1826.
• "Pathfinder, or On the Shores of Ontario," in which the character is about 35-38 years old. The work was written in 1840.
• "Pioneers, or At the Origins of Susquehanna" describes Nathaniel's life in 67-68 years. The novel appeared in 1823.
• "Prairie (Steppes)" is the final book about the Pathfinder, who at the time of the narration is 78-79 years old. I saw the light in 1827.

Popularity in the Union

It is worth noting that Fenimore Cooper's novels were very popular all over the world, and in the Soviet Union in particular. A Russian translation of the book for the first time by AO Ishimova in the middle of the nineteenth century, and since then they have been repeatedly reprinted. The motifs of the works on the Leather Stockings were films and cartoons, brands were produced. And it should be noted that many actors wanted to make Cooper's characters on the screen. Children studied novels in the school curriculum, and then played in the courtyard, portraying a brave hero and his friends.

Children's version

Undoubtedly, the works of Fenimore Cooper are designed for teenagers and children of senior school age. But even small readers can get acquainted with the world of wonderful nature. It is possible that Skrebitsky wrote his "Fairy Tales of the Pathfinder", a brief summary of which we will also consider, after inspiration after reading the adventures of Nathaniel Bampo.

Designed works for children of primary school age. But these are not ordinary fairy tales. They do not tell us about good and evil wizards, mountain snakes, warriors and monsters. But a small admirer of literature awaits exciting descriptions of miracles, noticed with a keen eye. A scout-nature lover appears before us Skrebitsky. "Tales of the Pathfinder", the brief content of which can not open all the magic of the book, tell about the world around. For example, that they found children in a birdhouse and how they searched for the owner of a thing. Little pokachki will get acquainted with the intractable and obstinate hedgehog, cunning cuckoo, kind and inconspicuous night bug who managed to get a flashlight and become a firefly. What did Skrabitsky want to convey to the children? "Fairy Tales of the Pathfinder", a brief summary of which is set out above, tells about animals and their habits, peculiarities, and forest signs. In a word, about the amazing surrounding world, which must be studied and explored.

Instead of an afterword

Needless to say, that the fascinating world of literature is revealed only to those who are not afraid to read the works in the full version? Good luck, friends, in a good time!