In 1750s America two aristocratic British women are crossing the treacherous territory of NY.. When their native American guide turns traitor, he holds them captive until daring frontiersman Hawkeye and his two Mohican warrior companions come to their rescue.

Set during the French and Indian War, the novel follows Hawkeye and his Mohican companions as they protect two sisters through dangerous frontier territory. It is a classic tale of adventure, loyalty, and cultural conflict in early America