Episode 3 of 3
First Publication in Philadelphia
- When
- 1826
- Where
- Philadelphia
The novel was first published in 1826 by the Philadelphia firm Carey & Lea, becoming an immediate bestseller.
The Last of the Mohicans was first published in 1826 by Carey & Lea, of Philadelphia. It became the first novel written by an American to become a bestseller at home and abroad, requiring several reprintings to satisfy demand.
Sources
- The Last of the Mohicans Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- James Fenimore Cooper Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
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