The Adventures of Lightfoot the Deer

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The Adventures of Lightfoot the Deer

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

EN·~1 hours·48 chapters

Chapters

48 total
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LIGHTFOOT THE DEER

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BY - THORNTON W. BURGESS

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With Illustrations by - HARRISON CADY

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COPYRIGHT 1921 BY THORNTON W. BURGESS - ISBN: 0-448-02741-0 (TRADE EDITION) - ISBN: 0-448-13721-6 (LIBRARY EDITION)

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PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - BY ARRANGEMENT WITH LITTLE, BROWN, AND COMPANY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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Dedication TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL OF OUR FOUR-FOOTED FRIENDS IN THE GREEN FOREST WITH THE HOPE THAT THIS LITTLE VOLUME MAY IN SOME DEGREE AID IN THE PROTECTION OF THE INNOCENT AND HELPLESS

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ILLUSTRATIONS

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LIGHTFOOT THE DEER

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CHAPTER I - PETER RABBIT MEETS LIGHTFOOT

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CHAPTER II - LIGHTFOOT'S NEW ANTLERS

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Description

In the gentle realm of the Green Forest, a shy but strikingly handsome deer named Lightfoot crosses paths with Peter Rabbit, who’s just returned from a watery adventure. Their conversation quickly turns to the looming threat of hunters—men who wield “terrible guns” that endanger not just the ducks on their migratory journey, but every creature that calls the woods home. Lightfoot’s quiet empathy and Peter’s nervous humor reveal a world where even the most peaceful animals must confront fear and consider how to protect one another.

As the two friends share stories of distant travels and looming dangers, Lightfoot’s calm demeanor gives way to a surprising flash of fierce confidence, hinting at a bravery he’s never needed to display before. Listeners are invited to follow this budding partnership as they grapple with questions of fairness, survival, and the mystery of human motives—all set against the vivid backdrop of forest life, where every rustle might signal a new adventure or a hidden peril.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (112K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Joseph R. Hauser, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2006-08-19

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

1874–1965

A beloved storyteller of the natural world, he turned forests, meadows, and marshes into lively neighborhoods where animal characters taught gentle lessons about kindness, caution, and curiosity. His books helped generations of young readers see wildlife with affection and respect.

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