Stories of Animal Sagacity

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Stories of Animal Sagacity

by William Henry Giles Kingston

EN·~4 hours·8 chapters

Chapters

8 total

Chapter One. - Cats.

44:49

Chapter Two. - Dogs.

1:33:43

Chapter Three. - Horses. - The Mare and her Foal.

24:28

Chapter Four. - Donkeys.

9:38

Chapter Five. - Elephants.

11:46

Chapter Six. - Oxen.

11:49

Chapter Seven. - Savage and other Animals. - The Lion and his Keeper.

52:05

Chapter Eight. - Birds.

32:26

Description

The collection gathers a series of charming anecdotes that argue animals are capable of more than simple instinct. With a focus on familiar companions—cats and dogs—the narrator invites listeners to reconsider the quiet intelligence that surfaces in everyday moments. Lighthearted yet thoughtful, each tale highlights how reason can emerge when creatures face unfamiliar challenges.

One favorite story follows a clever house‑cat named Deb, who learns to manipulate the front‑door knocker after being shut out repeatedly. By patiently watching the rhythm of human arrivals, she discovers how a well‑timed tap summons a servant, eventually mastering the technique herself. This and other delightful examples illustrate perseverance, imitation, and surprising problem‑solving, offering listeners both amusement and a gentle reminder of the subtle wit that lives beside us.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (269K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

Oct 17, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

William Henry Giles Kingston

William Henry Giles Kingston

1814–1880

Known for thrilling sea stories and boys’ adventure novels, he drew on his years in Portugal and his practical knowledge of seafaring to create a world of voyages, danger, and discovery. His first boys’ book, Peter the Whaler, launched a remarkably productive career.

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