Billy Bounce

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Billy Bounce

by W. W. (William Wallace) Denslow, Dudley A. (Dudley Acton) Bragdon

EN·~4 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total

Billy Bounce - BY - W. W. DENSLOW - AND - DUDLEY A. BRAGDON - PICTURES BY - DENSLOW

0:15

List of Chapters.

0:52

Full Page Illustrations

1:05

Preface

0:39

CHAPTER I. - DARK PLOT OF NICKEL PLATE, THE POLISHED VILLAIN.

12:22

CHAPTER II. - A JUMP TO SHAMVILLE.

10:54

CHAPTER III. - BILLY IS CAPTURED BY TOMATO.

11:53

CHAPTER IV. - ADVENTURES IN EGGS-AGGERATION.

14:25

CHAPTER V. - PEASE PORRIDGE HOT

12:32

CHAPTER VI. - BLIND MAN'S BUFF.

9:54
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Description

Billy is a sprightly boy who tumbles into a topsy‑turvy world where everyday objects become mischievous. He faces a slick villain named Nickel Plate, is caught by a talking tomato, and hops through spots such as Shamville, Eggs‑aggeration, and Silly Land, meeting talking bears, a snow‑blowing Boreas, and a wish‑granting bottle that sparks more chaos than treasure. The story rolls along in playful rhyme and vivid illustrations, capturing the whimsical spirit of early‑1900s nonsense.

Each episode is a lighthearted set‑piece that pokes fun at heroes and villains while gently reminding listeners that fear can be more troublesome than any monster. Billy’s quick wit and boundless optimism keep the adventure moving even when he brushes past eerie places like Spookville or encounters the odd Bogie Man. The tale stays free of gore or heavy morals, offering pure imagination for listeners from young children to seasoned dreamers.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (241K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Mar 20, 2015

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

W. W. (William Wallace) Denslow

W. W. (William Wallace) Denslow

1856–1915

Best known for bringing the first edition of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to life, W. W. Denslow was a bold American illustrator whose colorful designs helped shape the world of Oz. His work also ranged from nursery rhymes and children’s books to posters, political cartoons, and early comic strips.

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Dudley A. (Dudley Acton) Bragdon

Dudley A. (Dudley Acton) Bragdon

1876–1917

Best known for co-creating the lively fantasy tale Billy Bounce, this early-20th-century writer left behind a book full of odd inventions, playful adventures, and storybook energy. His work still feels bright and curious more than a century later.

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