Question 665

Today's question by Punarvasu Pendse.

X was born in Burlington, New Jersey in 1789. X was expelled from the Yale Varsity for pulling pranks at the age of 13 and became a sailor with the US Navy. X published his 1st book anonymously. Y was X's most read creation, written in 1826 and is widely regarded
as his masterpiece. Y remains one of the most read American 19th century books till date. Z was the most famous characters created by X, albeit not from Y. Z was an American hunter who was comfortable with the natives.
Identify X,Y and Z.

Answer: X: James Fenimore Cooper Y: The Last of The Mohicans Z: Natty Bumppo