
Through a series of warm, conversational tales, the narrator invites listeners into a world where birds are both marvels of nature and characters in timeless folklore. From the regal eagle that watches the seas and mountains to the modest duck that paddles in village ponds, each story blends vivid description with gentle humor, revealing how these feathered creatures have inspired wonder across cultures.
In the first part, the focus is on the mighty eagle—its keen sight, surprising strength, and the legends that surround it, including heroic rescues and curious encounters with humans. The collection then drifts to other avian friends, sharing quirky observations and old myths that entertain as much as they educate. Ideal for anyone who enjoys nature’s wonders told in a soothing, storyteller’s voice, these short chapters make a perfect companion for a quiet afternoon or a long journey.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (68K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The University of Florida, The Internet Archive/Children's Library)
Release date
2008-01-22
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1818–1899
A Victorian writer for young readers, remembered for warm, instructive stories and picture books published in the mid-19th century. Her surviving works suggest a clear, gentle style shaped for children and family reading.
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