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Author and editor of numerous children's books, Thornton W. Burgess was also a noted conservationist.

In writing for youngsters he combined a gift for storytelling with his love of the outdoors, creating an entertaining menagerie of animals whose adventures... Read Full Overview

Thornton W. Burgess was an important and influential American conservationist and a prolific author of engaging children's stories. For over 50 years, Burgess published numerous popular books on the flora and fauna of the natural world and wrote a regular newspaper column... Read Full Overview

Chatterer the Red Squirrel had been scolding because there was no excitement. He had even tried to make some excitement by waking Bobby Coon and making him so angry that Bobby had threatened to eat him alive. It had been great fun to dance around and call Bobby names and make... 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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Adventures Of Chatterer The Red Squirrel is a classic children's book written by Thornton W. Burgess. It follows the story of Chatterer, a lively and mischievous red squirrel who lives in the Green Forest. Chatterer is always looking for adventure and excitement, but he often... Read Full Overview

THE ADVENTURES OF CHATTERER THE RED SQUIRREL: ILLUSTRATED EDITION BY THORNTON BURGESS Finding himself in trouble, Chatterer the Red Squirrel must leave his home and search for a new one. Follow Chatterer as he stumbles upon a new home and the trouble he manages to get himself... Read Full Overview