What is the author's tone in The Deerslayer by James Fenimore Cooper?

The narrative is written in clear, Standard English although some of the vocabulary used is old-fashioned and may be difficult for some readers. Most of the story is told using dialogue among the characters. All the background information is delivered in conversation. The spoken words are written phonetically in order to show the accents of the characters. Judith and Hetty speak very clearly because of their educational background. Deerslayer and the other white men all speak with distinct accents that can often be difficult to understand. Words or letters are often omitted and other words are spelled phonetically. The Native Americans, when not being translated from a Native American language, speak in broken sentences. Many of the characters refer to Native American words and expressions, which can be difficult for readers not familiar with these terms.