
audiobook
by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
Illus
MOTHER WEST WIND "HOW" STORIES - BY - THORNTON W. BURGESS
I. HOW OLD KING EAGLE WON HIS WHITE HEAD
MOTHER WEST WIND "HOW" STORIES - I
II. HOW OLD MR. MINK TAUGHT HIMSELF TO SWIM
II
III. HOW OLD MR. TOAD LEARNED TO SING
III
IV. HOW OLD MR. CROW LOST HIS DOUBLE TONGUE
IV
In this charming woodland tale, a curious Peter Rabbit watches the soaring King Eagle and wonders why the great bird wears a white crown. His friend Sammy Jay, perched nearby, offers to share the ancient story that explains the eagle’s regal markings and the early days when the forest’s creatures first chose a ruler of the skies.
The narrative journeys back to a time when Old King Bear governed the ground, while the birds yearned for a sovereign of their own. Through Sammy’s gentle storytelling, listeners learn how Old Mother Nature appointed the eagle as king of the air, why his white head became a symbol of royalty, and how the new arrangement brought harmony between feathered and furry neighbors. The tale blends humor, vivid illustrations, and a love of nature, inviting listeners to appreciate the interconnected world of the Green Forest.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (139K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Thomas Strong, Linda McKeown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-05-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1874–1965
Best known for bringing friendly animal characters like Peter Cottontail to life, this beloved children's writer turned a deep love of nature into stories that entertained generations of young readers. His books mixed gentle adventure with close observation of the natural world, helping make conservation feel personal and fun.
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by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess