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As armies were building up against each other at the time of the French and Indian war, Miss Corah is trying to reach her father at Fort Henry. Along the way she and her escort encounter a white hunter named Hawkeye. He reveals there native guide is a hostile Huron.
Now that they’re native died has abandoned them, Cora and major Hayward need to rely on Hawkeye to get them safely to the fort. He makes plans to take all the safety precautions he can. Is it possible to avoid hostile Indians as well? Will they also have to contend with French troops?
Taking shelter in a cave, Hawkeye and his friendly Mohicans leave Corah and Duncan, while they go out for food. To calm her nerves, Gunkuk tells Corah Indian stories about his people and their migration. Is Gankuk and his son really the last Mohicans? Dangers are all around, and in the dark night, Hawkeye is diligent in spotting Indians lurking.
