author
Faye Huntington
1838–1923
A prolific 19th-century writer for young readers, this American author published dozens of stories that blended lively storytelling with strong moral purpose. Writing as Faye Huntington, she was also a close friend and frequent collaborator of the bestselling author Pansy.
2 Audiobooks
Stories of Great Men
by Faye Huntington
Mabel Wynn : or, "Those boys"
by Faye Huntington
About the author
Born in Oneida Castle, New York, in 1838, Theodosia Maria Toll Foster wrote under the pen name Faye Huntington. She studied at Oneida Seminary and later served as principal of the Home School for Girls in Verona, New York, before building a long career as an author.
She became known for writing fiction for children and young adults, along with articles, pamphlets, and other pieces for magazines and newspapers. Contemporary and later sources describe her as a notably productive writer, with many books published under her pen name, and several works written with her close friend Isabella Macdonald Alden, better known as Pansy.
Her books often reflect the religious and reform-minded spirit of late 19th-century America, especially in stories shaped by family life, character, and moral choice. She died in 1923, leaving behind a large body of popular writing that still appears in digital libraries and audiobook collections today.