The Prairie

Set in the American frontier, the story follows Natty Bumppo, referred to as "the trapper," in the twilight of his life as he aids those in distress. As the final installment of the Leatherstocking Tales, it connects to earlier works through familiar characters and events. The novel highlights themes of survival and heroism while introducing new figures like the grandson of Duncan and Alice Heyward and the noble Pawnee chief Hard Heart, enriching the narrative's historical context and continuity with previous tales.