James Fenimor Cooper was one of the grat American writers of the 19th century. He was fascinated with the natural way of life and how these traditions start wearing out. He wrote a compound work of 5 books that described the land under Indian rule and the clashes with the Americans; in general it showcases the battle between tradition and change as well as a clash of moral systems. The most famous book of those 5 is "the last of the mohicans". He describes in all his books the Native American archetype and his struggles. So the correct answer is the 1st choice.
