Faun-Fa: A Story of the Catskill Mountains (1889)

Faun-Fa: A Story Of The Catskill Mountains is a novel written by Clara Ingersoll Waring and first published in 1889. The story follows the adventures of Faun-Fa, a young Native American girl who lives in the Catskill Mountains with her tribe. Faun-Fa is a skilled hunter and tracker, and she spends much of her time exploring the wilderness around her home.One day, while out hunting, Faun-Fa comes across a wounded panther. She takes the animal back to her village and nurses it back to health. Over time, the panther becomes her companion and friend, and she names him Panther.As Faun-Fa and Panther explore the mountains together, they encounter a variety of challenges and dangers, including hostile tribes, dangerous animals, and treacherous terrain. Along the way, they also make new friends and allies, including a wise old owl and a mischievous raccoon.Throughout the book, Waring weaves in themes of friendship, loyalty, and the importance of respecting and protecting the natural world. The novel is also notable for its vivid descriptions of the Catskill Mountains and the flora and fauna that inhabit them.Overall, Faun-Fa: A Story Of The Catskill Mountains is a charming and engaging adventure story that will appeal to readers of all ages.In Four Parts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.