
HOLLOW TREE - NIGHTS AND DAYS - BEING A CONTINUATION OF THE STORIES ABOUT - THE HOLLOW TREE AND DEEP WOODS PEOPLE - BY - ALBERT BIGELOW PAINE - AUTHOR OF - "THE HOLLOW TREE AND DEEP WOODS BOOK" - WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY - J. M. CONDÉ
NEW YORK AND LONDON - HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS
HARPER & BROTHERS, NEW YORK
Copyright, 1915, 1916, by Harper & Brothers - Printed in the United States of America
TO J. P. - A FRIEND OF ALL HOLLOW TREE PEOPLE
EXPLANATION OF THE NEW MAP
GREETINGS FROM THE STORY TELLER AND THE ARTIST
ILLUSTRATIONS
LITTLE JACK RABBIT AND BUNTY BUN - JACK RABBIT TELLS ABOUT HIS SCHOOL-DAYS, - AND WHY HE HAS ALWAYS - THOUGHT IT BEST TO LIVE ALONE
MR. 'POSSUM'S SICK SPELL - MR. 'POSSUM HAS A NIGHT ADVENTURE - WHICH CAUSES EXCITEMENT
Delight in the gentle world of the Hollow Tree and its merry Deep Woods inhabitants, where a clever crow, a mischievous raccoon, a sleepy possum, and their animal friends gather beneath the ancient hollow trunk for stories, games, and feasts. This collection stitches together a dozen charming episodes— from Mr. Dog’s playful revenge to a rabbit’s lost tail, a turtle’s sky‑bound adventure, and a balloon‑filled escapade with Mr. Possum—each illustrated with lively drawings that bring the forest’s quirky characters to life.
A whimsical map guides listeners through the secret glens, hidden wells, and the “Edge of the World,” inviting imagination to wander alongside the characters as they navigate their tiny dramas. The tales capture the simple joys of friendship, curiosity, and the occasional mishap, offering a warm, nostalgic escape that feels like sitting around a fire with the Deep Woods folk themselves. Perfect for young ears and anyone who loves gentle humor and timeless charm.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (224K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Annie McGuire, Linda McKeown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-01-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1861–1937
Best known as Mark Twain’s close friend, biographer, and literary executor, this American writer moved easily between biography, travel writing, humor, and verse. His books helped shape how generations of readers came to know Twain and other public figures of his time.
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