
SHAGGO, THE MIGHTY BUFFALO
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I SHAGGO’S QUEER BEHAVIOR
CHAPTER II SHAGGO’S BIG JUMP
CHAPTER III SHAGGO IN A HOLE
CHAPTER IV SHAGGO AND THE ANTELOPES
CHAPTER V SHAGGO IN A TRAP
CHAPTER VI SHAGGO ON A TRAIN
CHAPTER VII SHAGGO IN A CIRCUS
CHAPTER VIII SHAGGO AND TUM TUM
In this lively collection, a towering buffalo named Shaggo roams a protected prairie where the remnants of a once‑vast herd now find safety. Though he could easily lead, Shaggo prefers the simple pleasures of sweet grass, cool water and the occasional splash in a mud‑filled wallow with two younger calves. His gentle humor and curious nature set the stage for a series of playful mishaps that reveal how even the mightiest can be delightfully “queer” in the eyes of friends.
From daring leaps over fences to unexpected encounters on a moving train, Shaggo’s path winds through bustling circuses, clever traps, and chance meetings with a runaway dog, a dancing bear, and a frolicsome elephant. Each episode blends gentle animal dialogue with vivid illustrations, inviting listeners to imagine the prairie’s wide‑open world while rooting for a buffalo whose heart is as big as his stride. The story balances warm companionship with light‑hearted adventure, perfect for anyone who enjoys a charming, animal‑focused tale.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (114K characters)
Series
Kneetime animal stories
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2020-08-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
A house name used by the Stratemeyer Syndicate, this byline introduced young readers to cheerful animal adventures full of movement, mischief, and gentle lessons. The name is especially associated with the Kneetime Animal Stories published in the 1910s and early 1920s.
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