Cooper’s The Last of the Mohicans is notable , among early 19th-century American novels "1757", for prominently featuring a multiracial primary character, Cora. The novel describes Cora’s appearance, including her skin complexion and hair. The text contains some examples of what might now be called backhanded compliments about Cora or microaggressions toward her, such as assuring that there was no “coarseness” in her appearance, but in general Cooper’s novel conveys an attitude of acceptance toward a diverse American society.