This fascinating historical TidBit relates to James Fenimore Cooper, the author of the notable book The Last of the Mohicans. Cooper was friends with both George Gibbs and Alfred Gibbs’ father. While staying at the family home, Cooper penned the now-famous book The Last of the Mohicans. Imagine being a young boy in the presence of such a man, already an established writer, and his stories would impact the young boys.