
audiobook
by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess
LIGHTFOOT THE DEER
BY - THORNTON W. BURGESS
With Illustrations by - HARRISON CADY
COPYRIGHT 1921 BY THORNTON W. BURGESS - ISBN: 0-448-02741-0 (TRADE EDITION) - ISBN: 0-448-13721-6 (LIBRARY EDITION)
PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - BY ARRANGEMENT WITH LITTLE, BROWN, AND COMPANY - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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
ILLUSTRATIONS
LIGHTFOOT THE DEER
CHAPTER I - PETER RABBIT MEETS LIGHTFOOT
CHAPTER II - LIGHTFOOT'S NEW ANTLERS
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.
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.

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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