02720cam a22003733u 4500 19176 UtSlPG 20260610133440.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PS Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 Kuvauksia metsäelämästä sivistyksen äärimmäisellä rajalla : eli Natty Bumpon elämänvaiheet Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Appears to be an abridged translation of Cooper's "The Pioneers". Release date is 2006-09-04 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Kuvauksia metsäelämästä sivistyksen äärimmäisellä rajalla" by James Fenimore Cooper is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of Natty Bumpo, also known as Hirventappaja (Buck), who thrives in the wilderness of North America and navigates the complexities of life amid conflicts between Native Americans and European settlers. The themes likely explore the clash between civilization and nature, as well as the dynamics of friendship and honor. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Natty Bumpo, a skilled and honorable hunter who prefers the company of Native Americans to that of his own people. As a young man of thirty-three, he is depicted as agile and strong, with a deep sense of loyalty and fairness. The opening scene sets the stage for tension as Natty engages in a life-and-death struggle with a hostile Indian, showcasing his principles by refusing to kill an unarmed opponent. This act of mercy sets the tone for Natty's character and hints at his larger role in the unfolding story centered around his friendships, survival instincts, and the relationships between different cultures in North America. The narrative quickly draws us into a world of adventure as Natty prepares for the challenges ahead, including potential conflicts and the search for his captive friend, Wah-ta-Wah. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Adventure stories Bumppo, Natty (Fictitious character) -- Fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- New York (State) -- Fiction New York (State) -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Fiction Sonck, K. E., 1852-1937 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19176 60561 60561