Neddy : $b The autobiography of a donkey

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Neddy : $b The autobiography of a donkey

by Charles Welsh

EN·~2 hours·10 chapters

Chapters

10 total
1

PREFACE

0:34
2

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:20
3

CHAPTER I. NEDDY’S EARLIEST RECOLLECTIONS

18:38
4

CHAPTER II. NEDDY’S FIRST LESSON

14:06
5

CHAPTER III. NEDDY RUNS AWAY

9:59
6

CHAPTER IV. NEDDY’S TRICK, AND WHAT CAME OF IT

16:38
7

CHAPTER V. NEDDY AT THE FAIR

8:29
8

CHAPTER VI. NEDDY CHANGES MASTERS

19:03
9

CHAPTER VII. NEDDY TRAVELS

31:08
10

CHAPTER VIII. NEDDY GETS HOME AGAIN

19:07

Description

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.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (132K characters)

Release date

2026-04-18

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

CW

Charles Welsh

1850–1914

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