James Fenimore Cooper

Events

1

Episodes

3

Years

1822–1826

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James Fenimore Cooper, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

1. First printing of Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans

   1822–1826

   Role: Author

   1. 11822-1826 · New York CityWriting in New York City

      Cooper wrote the novel in New York City, where he lived from 1822 to 1826; the precise writing date is unknown.

   2. 21825 · Adirondack MountainsConception of the Novel

      Cooper conceived the idea for the book in 1825 while visiting the Adirondack Mountains; the party also passed through the Catskills.

   3. 31826 · PhiladelphiaFirst Publication in Philadelphia

      The novel was first published in 1826 by the Philadelphia firm Carey & Lea, becoming an immediate bestseller.

Sources

1. The Last of the Mohicans Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
2. James Fenimore Cooper Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23