Panther's Cub (1911)

By Agnes Castle and Egerton Castle

Book Overview

Panther's Cub is a novel written by Agnes Castle and first published in 1911. The story is set in India and follows the life of a young girl named Sheila, who is raised by a panther after her parents are killed in a hunting accident. The panther, whom Sheila names Black Prince, becomes her guardian and protector, teaching her how to survive in the jungle and providing her with companionship.As Sheila grows older, she becomes more aware of her unusual upbringing and begins to long for human companionship. She is eventually rescued by a group of British soldiers and taken to live with her uncle in England. However, she struggles to adapt to her new surroundings and misses the freedom and independence she had in the jungle.The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the relationship between humans and animals. It also offers a vivid portrayal of life in India during the early 20th century, including the hunting culture and the tensions between British colonizers and Indian natives.Overall, Panther's Cub is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the human-animal bond and the complexities of cultural identity.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120670292
• ISBN13: 9781120670298
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 426 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"