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James Fenimore Cooper

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Born 1789 in Burlington City · Died 1851 in Cooperstown

writer, novelist · United States

Notable works: The Last of the Mohicans

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The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757

From Project Gutenberg e-text #940 (public domain in the USA).

“Every trail has its end, and every calamity brings its lesson!”

— Spoken by a character · Chapter XXV

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Why,” repeated the scout, looking about him proudly; “because it is better for a man to die at peace with himself than to live haunted by an evil conscience!

— Spoken by a character · Chapter VIII

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The Pathfinder; Or, The Inland Sea

From Project Gutenberg e-text #1880 (public domain in the USA).

God has given the salt lick to the deer; and He has given to man, red-skin and white, the delicious spring at which to slake his thirst.

— Spoken by a character · Chapter II

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Patience is the greatest of virtues in a woodsman.

— Spoken by a character · Chapter VIII

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The Pioneers; Or, The Sources of the Susquehanna

From Project Gutenberg e-text #2275 (public domain in the USA).

“Hardship! 'tis a pleasure, children, and the greatest that is left me on this side the grave.”

— Spoken by a character · Chapter XLI

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