
audiobook
Dickey Downy
The Autobiography of a Bird
by - VIRGINIA SHARPE PATTERSON
With Introduction by HON. JOHN F. LACEY, M.C.
Drawings by ELIZABETH M. HALLOWELL
To my dear children Laura, Virgie, and Robert George this little Volume is Affectionately Inscribed
INTRODUCTION
List of Illustrations - The Indigo Bird - The Summer Tanager - The Baltimore Oriole - The Bobolink
CHAPTER I - THE ORCHARD
CHAPTER II - DICKEY DOWNY'S MEDITATION
In this charming memoir, a bright‑eyed songbird recounts life among the trees of an orchard, sharing the sights and sounds of sunrise choruses and the bustling world of its feathered companions. Through gentle humor and vivid observations, the narrator introduces readers to playful meditations, curious cousins, and the simple joys of fluttering through summer fields. The voice is both whimsical and earnest, inviting listeners to see the world from a winged perspective while subtly hinting at the delicate balance of nature.
Beyond the carefree beginnings, the bird’s reflections turn toward the threats it faces: the careless fashions of humans, the lure of hunting, and the growing awareness of preservation efforts. With sincere affection for its young listeners, the story weaves poetic verses and heartfelt pleas for kindness toward birds, encouraging a love of wildlife that can grow into a lifelong commitment to protect the winged wonders that colour our sky.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (171K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2005-07-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1841–1913
An American writer and journalist of the late 19th century, she also published under the pen name Garry Gaines. Her work reflects a lively literary life shaped by newspapers, magazines, and popular writing of her time.
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