Old Rough The Miser. A Fable For Children
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy Lily F. Wesselhoeft
Length5h 2m
About this audiobook
This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. "Old Rough the Miser" by Lily F. Wesselhoeft is an enchanting fable set on a vibrant farm, where a cast of animal characters confronts issues of greed, conflict, and wisdom. At the heart of the story is Old Rough, a miserly water-rat who stakes a claim on a meadow, sparking feuds with other woodland creatures over resources. The narrative unfolds with a dramatic trial, presided over by the wise Judge Owl, where Old Rough's rivalry with a crow and a water-rat over a cornfield intensifies. Despite the owl's ruling in favor of the crow, both parties continue their feud, illustrating the consequences of greed and the complexities of community dynamics.
The tale further explores themes of justice, loyalty, and survival as Old Rough's interactions with other creatures reveal his harsh nature. His dealings with Bobtilla, a field-mouse seeking food for her sick child, and his treatment of his wife, Ruffina, highlight his selfishness. Meanwhile, in a tranquil woodland setting, lively encounters among creatures like chipmunks, crows, and the solemn owl Blinkeye underscore themes of wisdom and caution, as young animals learn to navigate the dangers of the wild.
The story also features humorous and tense moments, such as a mischievous scheme by young crows to outsmart Old Rough and a deadly confrontation between the water-rat and a weasel, showcasing the interplay of cleverness, danger, and survival instincts. At a twilight reception hosted by Widow O'Warty, a gathering of woodland creatures celebrates with poetic exchanges, revealing aspirations and humor amidst themes of love and rivalry. Through its richly imagined world and engaging narrative, "Old Rough the Miser" offers young readers moral lessons and a playful exploration of animal life.
Audiobook details
GenreFairy Tales and Folklore, Literary Classics
Length5 hrs 2 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 1, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1OLD ROUGH THE MISER.
2CONTENTS.
3CHAPTER I. THE BEGINNING OF THE FEUD.
4CHAPTER II. OLD ROUGH AT HOME.
5CHAPTER III. OLD CAW’S COUNSEL.
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6CHAPTER IV. THE CORNFIELD.
7CHAPTER V. THE GREAT BASSO-PROFUNDO.
8CHAPTER VI. THE YOUNG CROWS’ TRICK.
9CHAPTER VII. DECLARATION OF WAR.
10CHAPTER VIII. SWIFT PUTS BOBTILLA AND THE SQUIRRELS ON THEIR GUARD.
11CHAPTER IX. THE CROWS PLAN A SURPRISE FOR OLD ROUGH.
12CHAPTER X. OLD ROUGH IN DANGER.
13CHAPTER XI. THE COMBAT.
14CHAPTER XII. THE WIDOW O’WARTY’S RECEPTION.
15CHAPTER XIII. THE RIVALS.
16CHAPTER XIV. FLUFF IS LOST.
17CHAPTER XV. FLIPWING MAKES AN IMPORTANT DISCOVERY.
18CHAPTER XVI. OLD ROUGH EXPOUNDS A LAW OF THE WOODS, AND OLD CAW FORMS A PLAN.
19CHAPTER XVII. THE BATTLE.
20CHAPTER XVIII. THE CHAPERON.
21CHAPTER XIX. THE CHARM.
22CHAPTER XX. THE SPELL IS BROKEN.
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