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ILLUSTRATIONS
FOREWORD - INTRODUCING TWO HEROES AND A HEROINE - I.
I. MOLLIE, WHISTLEBINKIE, AND THE UNWISEMAN
II. THE START
III. AT SEA
IV. ENGLAND
Mollie, a bright‑eyed girl with a love for fairy‑tale kingdoms, is about to set off on her first great adventure. She will travel across Europe with her ever‑loyal companion Whistlebinkie, a quirky “rubber‑doll” who speaks through a whistling hat, and the eccentric old Mr. Me, affectionately called the Unwiseman for his endearing lack of common sense. Together they form an unlikely trio whose curiosity and good humor promise endless wonder.
Their journey begins when Mollie’s father finally decides it’s time for the family to see the world beyond their countryside home. The trio packs their trunks, prepares for foreign languages, golden crowns, and the bustling ports they’ve only read about in storybooks. As they set off, the Unwiseman’s oddball wisdom and Whistlebinkie’s airy chatter turn even the simplest moments into comic mischief.
The narrative unfolds with vivid, whimsical prose and charming illustrations that capture the spirit of early‑20th‑century travel tales. Listeners will be drawn into a light‑hearted, imaginative romp that celebrates friendship, curiosity, and the delight of discovering new horizons.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (256K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Annie R. McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Internet Archive.
Release date
2012-05-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1922
Best remembered for witty, imaginative stories that helped shape what later came to be called Bangsian fantasy, this American humorist delighted readers with playful takes on the afterlife, politics, and everyday absurdity. He also had a lively career in magazine editing, bringing his sharp comic voice to both fiction and journalism.
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