James Fenimore Cooper published his novel The Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757 in 1826, and when movies were invented the story was a natural, offering fine opportunities for action and historical drama. The Delawares then lament the passing of the last of the Mohicans. Later, Magua murders both Cora and Uncas but is felled by a bullet from Hawkeye. Attempting to accommodate royalty, a compromise is reached among the Indians: Cora is to go with Magua and Alice is to be freed. Soon after, Uncas arrives and reveals himself to be the "last of the Mohicans" and therefore a royal member of the Delawares. Magua takes Cora and Alice prisoner in the Delaware Indian camp. Meanwhile, the Hurons, incited by Magua, attack the fort and a terrible massacre ensues.
Just as they approach the fort, Colonel Munro is forced to surrender with the agreement that the women and children be spared. Next morning, the group is captured, but Uncas, Chingachgook and Hawkeye escape and rescue their party. Realizing Magua's identity, Hawkeye attempts to capture him, but the scoundrel eludes him. En route, they meet Uncas, Chingachgook and the scout Hawkeye. Leading the girls is Magua, a heinous Indian who has been cast out from the Huron tribe. During the French and Indian War, Cora Munro and her younger sister Alice are on their way to Fort Henry, unaware that the fort, under the command of their father Colonel Munro, is besieged by Indians in league with the French.
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