On This Day in 1826, James Fenimore Cooper Did Me a HUGE Favor

He published a great book.

That led to…well…something ggrrrrEAT! in a loin cloth a few years later…

…and one of the most beautiful soundtracks ever to accompany a film.

9 Responses to “On This Day in 1826, James Fenimore Cooper Did Me a HUGE Favor”

1. aelfheld says:

   February 5, 2013 at 11:19 am

   He also provided an irresistible target for Mark Twain.

2. Rob says:

   February 5, 2013 at 11:22 am

   I went online and bought that DVD & soundtrack immediately at the conclusion of the movie. Loved the movie. Absolutely hated the book.

3. Donna D. says:

   February 5, 2013 at 12:46 pm

   Loved the movie!!! I have the DVD and soundtrack too!

4. NJSue says:

   February 5, 2013 at 1:22 pm

   Mark Twain be damned, I love The Deerslayer. It’s got one of the best opening scenes in literature. What a page turner.

5. Mr. Bingley says:

   February 5, 2013 at 6:38 pm

   That opening scene really is the bestest.

6. tree hugging sister says:

   February 5, 2013 at 6:40 pm

   I swear I know every line.

7. tree hugging sister says:

   February 5, 2013 at 9:07 pm

   We’re gonna watch it again tonight to see if, indeed, I DO know every line.

   And celebrate this auspicious date.

8. Rob says:

   February 5, 2013 at 11:37 pm

   Wrong, Mr B. It’s that “deeply stirring to my blood” part. 🙂

9. Dr Alice says:

   February 6, 2013 at 12:43 am

   I had to read “Last of the Mohicans” in seventh grade and still have not recovered. Oy.