The Fur Person is a heartwarming and charming memoir by May Sarton, which tells the story of her relationship with a stray cat that she adopts and names Tom Jones. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part describing how Tom Jones comes into Sarton's life and how he adapts to his new home. The second part of the book is a collection of Tom Jones' adventures, including his encounters with other animals, his exploration of the neighborhood, and his interactions with Sarton and her friends.Throughout the book, Sarton writes in a gentle and affectionate tone, capturing the unique personality and quirks of Tom Jones. She also reflects on the joys and challenges of pet ownership, and how her relationship with Tom Jones has enriched her life.The Fur Person is a delightful read for animal lovers and anyone who has ever formed a special bond with a pet. It is a celebration of the joy and companionship that pets can bring into our lives, and a reminder of the importance of treating animals with kindness and respect.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.