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Autumn should have been a season of contentment for the inhabitants of the Green Forest. Food was plentiful and all the young creatures born earlier in the year had been taught how to look out for themselves. It should not have been a sad time, but it was -- because of the hunters... Read Full Overview

A gentle deer, a forest full of friends, and a world of hidden dangers. Lightfoot learns life's lessons with each adventure. Can he stay safe while exploring the wild?

In The Adventures of Lightfoot the Deer, Thornton W. Burgess introduces young readers to Lightfoot,... Read Full Overview

"Men are strange creatures I think I'll hunt one some day just to teach him a lesson," says Lightfoot the Deer to his new friend, Peter Rabbit.

Lightfoot is glad of all the animal friends he meets in the Green Forest -- especially Paddy the Beaver,... Read Full Overview

""Lightfoot The Deer"" is a classic children's book written by Thornton W. Burgess. It tells the story of a young deer named Lightfoot who lives in the Green Forest. Lightfoot is a proud and independent deer who loves to roam the forest and avoid danger. However, he soon finds... Read Full Overview

""Lightfoot The Deer"" is a classic children's book written by Thornton W. Burgess. The story follows the adventures of Lightfoot, a young deer living in the Green Forest. Lightfoot is a brave and curious deer who loves to explore his surroundings and make new friends. Along... Read Full Overview

Peter Rabbit was on his way back from the pond of Paddy the Beaver deep in the Green Forest. He had just seen Mr. and Mrs. Quack start toward the Big River for a brief visit before leaving on their long, difficult journey to the far-away Southland. Farewells are always rather... Read Full Overview

The Adventures of Lightfoot the Deer By Thornton W. Burgess

Thornton Waldo Burgess (January 17, 1874 - June 5, 1965) was an American conservationist and author of children's stories. Burgess loved the beauty of nature and its living creatures so much that he wrote about them for 50 years in books and his newspaper column, Bedtime Stories... Read Full Overview

""Lightfoot The Deer"" is a classic children's book written by Thornton W. Burgess. The story follows the adventures of Lightfoot, a young deer who lives in the Green Forest. Lightfoot is known for his speed and agility, and he is constantly being chased by hunters and other... Read Full Overview

Peter Rabbit was on his way back from the pond of Paddy the Beaver deep in the Green Forest. He had just seen Mr. and Mrs. Quack start toward the Big River for a brief visit before leaving on their long, difficult journey to the far-away Southland. Farewells are always rather... Read Full Overview

Peter Rabbit was on his way back from the pond of Paddy the Beaver deep in the Green Forest. He had just seen Mr. and Mrs. Quack start toward the Big River for a brief visit before leaving on their long, difficult journey to the far-away Southland. Farewells are always rather... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

A charming trail through glades and gentle woods, where every rustle hints at a lesson learned. The Adventures Of Lightfoot The Deer invites young readers to follow a bright-eyed deer across a world of kindness, courage and curious discovery. This is not only a classic children's... Read Full Overview

"Lightfoot the Deer" by Thornton W. Burgess is a classic children's literature masterpiece that immerses readers in captivating animal stories set amidst the natural splendor of New England. Through the adventures of Lightfoot the Deer and other forest animals, Burgess weaves... Read Full Overview