The Deerslayer or The First War-Path

Cooper, J. Fenimore

Published by John Wanamaker, Philadelphia, 1906

About this Item

A Good copy of one title from the "Wanamaker Young People's Library" series. Brick red boards have crisp black lettering on the front and crisp gilt lettering on the spine. Small stain along top edge of front boards. Staining to both top and bottom page edgings. Previous seller's price in pencil and previous owner's information in black ink & attached label remain on front flyleaves. There is no copyright on verso, but the year is taken from the inscription. Includes a Preface & "Preface to the Leather-Stocking Tales" Two rear flyleaves appear to be removed, not effecting the story. 536 pages. 32 Chapters. "Summary: The Deerslayer is an exciting story about the adventures of the woodsman known as Deerslayer and his Delaware Indian friend, Chingachgook. The novel presents the violence and unpredictability of life in a place where only a few white hunters and hunting parties of Indians have ever set foot. The interface between the wilderness and civilization, the pristine life of nature and the impact being made on it by human beings, makes this a fascinating story about a clash of values, a conflict which continued to shape the North American continent for the remainder of the century and beyond.".

Seller Inventory # 001796

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Deerslayer or The First War-Path
• Publisher: John Wanamaker, Philadelphia
• Publication Date: 1906
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Young Adult
  • New Jerseyania