St. John, or The First Path of War

James Fenimore Cooper is one of the classics of the American novel. The spirit of the continent, the culture and customs of its peoples are very accurately described in the series of works about the adventures of the scout Natty Bumppo, nicknamed St. John. You have in your hands the first book telling about the young years of the famous hunter. Together with the strongman and braggart Harry March, nicknamed the Restless, St. John sets off to the lake where the beautiful Judith Hutter lives, who is loved by the Restless. Harry, along with Thomas Hutter, Judith's father, decide to attack an Indian encampment for profit but end up being captured themselves. St. John's friend and brave warrior Chingachgook, searching for his kidnapped bride, comes to help. For the brave heroes, there are no hopeless situations; they can always accurately assess the situation and find a path leading to salvation and victory. Realistic illustrations by Anatoly Zinovievich Itkin will captivate the reader following in St. John's footsteps along the path of war.