Mother West Wind "How" Stories

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Mother West Wind "How" Stories

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

EN·~2 hours

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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.

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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.

About the author

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

1874–1965

A beloved storyteller of the natural world, he turned forests, meadows, and marshes into lively neighborhoods where animal characters taught gentle lessons about kindness, caution, and curiosity. His books helped generations of young readers see wildlife with affection and respect.

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