Publisher's Synopsis
Panther's Cub is a novel written by Agnes Castle and first published in 1911. The story revolves around a young girl named Rosamond who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by her uncle, a wealthy landowner in India. Rosamond is raised alongside her cousin, the arrogant and selfish Lionel, who constantly bullies and belittles her.Despite the harsh treatment from her cousin, Rosamond grows up to be a strong and independent woman. She develops a love for animals, particularly a young panther cub that she rescues from a hunter. Rosamond raises the cub, whom she names Panther, and forms a deep bond with him.As Rosamond grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the injustices and inequalities faced by the Indian people under British colonial rule. She becomes involved in the Indian independence movement and works to promote social justice and equality.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and social justice, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in colonial India during the early 20th century. Panther's Cub is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its powerful storytelling and strong female protagonist.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.
