Bowser the Hound

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Bowser the Hound

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

EN·~1 hours·44 chapters

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44 total
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BOWSER THE HOUND - BY - THORNTON W. BURGESS - With Illustrations by - HARRISON CADY - This book, while produced under wartime conditions, in full compliance with government regulations for the conservation of paper and other essential materials, is COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED - GROSSET & DUNLAP - Publishers New York - Printed by arrangement with Little, Brown, and Company - Copyright, 1920, BY LITTLE, BROWN, AND COMPANY. All rights reserved

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Dedication TO THE CHILD'S LOVING PLAYMATE, LOYAL PROTECTOR AND STAUNCH ALLY —THE DOG, THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED

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CHAPTER I - OLD MAN COYOTE LEADS BOWSER AWAY

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CHAPTER II - OLD MAN COYOTE PLAYS A TRICK

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CHAPTER III - WHAT HAPPENED TO BOWSER

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CHAPTER IV - POOR BOWSER

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CHAPTER V - BOWSER SPENDS A BAD NIGHT

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CHAPTER VI - THE SURPRISE OF BLACKY THE CROW

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CHAPTER VII - BLACKY THE CROW TAKES PITY ON BOWSER

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CHAPTER VIII - HOW BLACKY THE CROW HELPED BOWSER

2:58

Description

Bowser is a big‑hearted hound whose idea of a good day is a long, lively chase. He’s earnest, straightforward, and utterly devoted to his purpose, which makes him an easy target for the wily Old Man Coyote. When the crafty coyote decides to lead Bowser on a wild pursuit, the dog follows without a second thought, trusting only his nose and his love of the hunt.

The pursuit carries Bowser far beyond his familiar farmyard, into strange fields where other forest dwellers—like Blacky the clever crow and Reddy the curious fox—watch the chase with their own schemes. Their interactions add humor and unexpected twists, turning a simple run after a trickster into a lively adventure that tests Bowser’s loyalty and determination. Listeners will enjoy the playful rivalry and the gentle lessons about honesty, cleverness, and the bonds between a faithful pet and the world around him.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (113K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Cori Samuel and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2005-02-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

1874–1965

Best known for warm, lively animal stories set in the natural world, this American writer also became a passionate voice for conservation. His books introduced generations of young readers to Peter Rabbit, Reddy Fox, Jimmy Skunk, and many other beloved woodland characters.

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