Old Mother West Wind (Illustrated) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Children's Bedtime Story BookBy Thornton Burgess
Length2h 42m
About this audiobook
Old Mother West Wind (Illustrated) gathers a sequence of gentle animal tales set around the Green Meadows and the Smiling Pool, where Peter Rabbit, Jimmy Skunk, Bobby Coon, and other woodland figures learn through curiosity, mischief, and consequence. Written in a lucid, oral storytelling style suited to bedtime reading, the book belongs to the early twentieth-century tradition of moral nature literature, blending fable, pastoral observation, and child-centered didacticism. The illustrations enhance its episodic charm, giving visual form to Burgess's carefully personified natural world. Thornton Burgess, an American author and conservation-minded naturalist, drew deeply on the landscapes of Cape Cod and his lifelong fascination with birds, mammals, and woodland habitats. His work emerged from a period when children's literature increasingly sought to cultivate humane attention to the natural world. Burgess's journalistic discipline, ecological curiosity, and affection for rural New England all shaped this inaugural collection of stories. This edition is warmly recommended to readers interested in classic children's literature, environmental imagination, or the origins of American animal fantasy. It remains valuable not only as a charming introduction to nature but also as a foundational work in Burgess's enduring fictional ecosystem.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length2 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Chapter I. Mrs. Redwing's Speckled Egg
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6Chapter II. Why Grandfather Frog Has No Tail
7Chapter III. How Reddy Fox Was Surprised
8Chapter IV. Why Jimmy Skunk Wears Stripes
9Chapter V. The Wilful Little Breeze
10Chapter VI. Reddy Fox Goes Fishing
11Chapter VII. Jimmy Skunk Looks For Beetles
12Chapter VIII. Billy Mink's Swimming Party
13Chapter IX. Peter Rabbit Plays A Joke
14Chapter X. How Sammy Jay Was Found Out
15Chapter XI. Jerry Muskrat's Party
16Chapter XII. Bobby Coon And Reddy Fox Play Tricks
17Chapter XIII. Johnny Chuck Finds The Best Thing In The World
18Chapter XIV. Little Joe Otter's Slippery Slide
19Chapter XV. The Tail Of Tommy Trout Who Did Not Mind
20Chapter XVI. Spotty The Turtle Wins A Race
21Analysis
22Reflection
23Memorable Quotes
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