
PREFACE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I. NEDDY’S EARLIEST RECOLLECTIONS
CHAPTER II. NEDDY’S FIRST LESSON
CHAPTER III. NEDDY RUNS AWAY
CHAPTER IV. NEDDY’S TRICK, AND WHAT CAME OF IT
CHAPTER V. NEDDY AT THE FAIR
CHAPTER VI. NEDDY CHANGES MASTERS
CHAPTER VII. NEDDY TRAVELS
CHAPTER VIII. NEDDY GETS HOME AGAIN
A donkey tells his own story with a quiet humor that feels both earnest and surprisingly articulate. From a sun‑dappled meadow he recounts his first moments beside his mother, her gentle cautions, and his restless urge to peek beyond the familiar fence. Their conversations about “work, poor fare, and hard blows” set a tone of simple wisdom contrasted with youthful curiosity, making the early pages feel like a gentle meditation on growing up.
As the narrative steps forward, Neddy’s life expands beyond the pasture: a bustling fair, new masters, and a series of misadventures that test his stubbornness and cleverness. The tone remains warm and observant, letting listeners share his awe at colorful flowers, his occasional defiance, and the quiet moments that shape his character. It’s a modest tale of a humble animal that invites reflection on ambition, loyalty, and the simple pleasures of a life lived with ears perked for the world’s surprises.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (132K characters)
Release date
2026-04-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1850–1914

by Charles Welsh

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