The Last of the Mohicans (TV series) The Last of the Mohicans (TV series) The Last of the Mohicans is a 1971 BBC serial, based on the novel of the same name by James Fenimore Cooper, directed by David Maloney. It was shown during the Sunday tea time slot on BBC One, which for several years showed fairly faithful adaptations of classic novels aimed at a family audience. In 1972 it was shown in America as part of the Masterpiece Theatre series. The serial consisted of eight 45-minute episodes. Near the start, Chingachook introduces his son Uncas, saying "Uncas is the last of the Mohicans". After Uncas
The Last Book in the Universe story previously written by the author in a collection called "Tomorrowland". The story was also influenced greatly by Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451". "The Last Book in the Universe" has received mixed reviews. Many critics praised the novel for its involving plot. Debbie Carton, a reviewer from "Booklist", called it a "fast-paced adventure" with a "moving conclusion" and "memorable characters." A number of critics agreed: "Scholastic" called the story "chilling and inspiring." A reviewer from "Publishers Weekly" wrote, "[the book's] futuristic dialect combined with striking descriptions of a postmodern civilization will convincingly transport readers to Spaz's world." However, Susan L. Rogers