Cat O' Mountain

Cat O' Mountain, written by Arthur O. Friel and first published in 1923, is set in the rugged Shawangunk Mountains of New York. The novel follows Douglas Hampton, a newcomer who becomes entwined in the lives of the Trapsmen and their struggles with nature and each other. Central to the story is Marry Oaks, a courageous mountain girl who faces both human-animal conflict and the challenges of her environment. The narrative explores themes of survival, independence, and the complexities of relationships in a harsh wilderness.