Thornton W. Burgess

Broschiertes Buch

The Adventures of Blacky the Crow

Beschreibung

Blacky the Crow is clever, resourceful, and just a bit mischievous. But will his curiosity get him into more trouble than he can handle? Blacky the Crow, a lively and intelligent bird, loves exploring the Green Forest and outsmarting other animals. With each new adventure, Blacky encounters friends and foes alike, using his wit to solve problems and learn valuable lessons. This classic tale combines nature education with charming storytelling, bringing young readers along on Blacky's humorous and suspenseful escapades. Thornton W. Burgess (1874-1965) was a conservationist and author of children's stories, primarily writing about nature for 50 years in books and his newspaper column, "Bedtime Stories." The Adventures of Blacky the Crow is one of the Green Forest series, which has charmed young readers for generations.

Autor

Thornton W. Burgess (1874-1965) was a well-known American author, naturalist, and conservationist. Born in Massachusetts, Burgess developed a love of nature from an early age and spent much of his childhood exploring the woods and fields around his home. After completing his education, Burgess worked as a newspaper reporter and eventually turned to writing children's books. His first book, "Old Mother West Wind," was published in 1910 and was an instant success. This was followed by a series of books featuring a cast of animal characters, including "The Adventures of Peter Cottontail," "The Adventures of Sammy Jay," and "The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk." Burgess was also a passionate conservationist and used his writing to promote awareness of the importance of protecting the natural world. He was a strong advocate for the preservation of wildlife habitats and helped to establish several wildlife sanctuaries in Massachusetts. In addition to his writing and conservation work, Burgess was also a respected naturalist and photographer. He traveled extensively throughout North America, studying and documenting a wide variety of animal species. Thornton W. Burgess's books have been beloved by generations of children and continue to be popular today. His legacy as a writer, naturalist, and conservationist has had a lasting impact on the field of children's literature and the world of wildlife conservation.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wildside Press
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 322g
• ISBN-13: 9781479416592
• ISBN-10: 1479416592
• Artikelnr.: 43839145