Thornton W. Burgess

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The Adventures of Prickly Porky

Beschreibung

The Adventures of Prickly Porky" by Thornton W. Burgess is a delightful children's story that takes readers on a charming journey into the world of the Green Forest. In this classic tale, Prickly Porky the Porcupine becomes the center of attention due to his unique quills and his encounters with other woodland creatures. The story revolves around Prickly Porky's interactions with his fellow forest inhabitants, including Peter Rabbit, Jimmy Skunk, and Bobby Raccoon. Prickly Porky's quills prove to be both a blessing and a source of trouble, leading to humorous and endearing situations. Through these encounters, young readers learn valuable lessons about friendship, tolerance, and the importance of accepting others, quirks and all. Thornton W. Burgess's storytelling is known for its ability to entertain and educate simultaneously. In "The Adventures of Prickly Porky," he paints a vivid picture of the natural world, providing readers with an opportunity to appreciate the beauty and diversity of the forest and its inhabitants. "The Adventures of Prickly Porky" is a heartwarming tale that encourages children to embrace differences and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. It remains a cherished classic that continues to captivate young readers with its timeless charm and gentle life lessons.

Autor

Born January 17, 1874 in Sandwich, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod, Burgess was the son of Caroline F. Haywood and Thornton W. Burgess Sr., a direct descendant of Thomas Burgess, one of the first Sandwich settlers in 1637. Thornton, Sr., died the same year his son was born, and the young Thornton, Jr. was brought up by his mother in Sandwich. They lived in humble circumstances. As a youth, he worked tending cows, picking trailing arbutus (mayflowers) or berries, shipping water lilies from local ponds, selling candy, and trapping muskrats. William C. Chipman, one of his employers, lived on Discovery Hill Road, a wildlife habitat of woodland and wetland. This habitat became the setting of many stories in which Burgess refers to Smiling Pool and the Old Briar Patch.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Culturea
• Seitenzahl: 38
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. September 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 148mm x 3mm
• Gewicht: 64g
• ISBN-13: 9791041950317
• Artikelnr.: 68871536