
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
Aug 24, 2020
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

Best known as a house name rather than a single person, this byline was used for lively children's stories filled with talking animals and easygoing adventure. The books were created as part of the Stratemeyer Syndicate, the famous series-fiction operation behind many early 20th-century favorites.
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