The Adventures of Old Man Coyote

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The Adventures of Old Man Coyote

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

EN·~1 hours·28 chapters

Chapters

28 total

I. THE STRANGE VOICE

2:50

Original

0:21

II. PETER RABBIT'S RUN FOR LIFE

3:36

III. REDDY FOX MAKES A DISCOVERY

3:46

IV. REDDY FOX CONSULTS BOBBY COON

3:47

V. REDDY FOX VISITS JIMMY SKUNK

3:48

VI. JIMMY SKUNK GOES WITH REDDY FOX

4:13

VII. A CALL ON DIGGER THE BADGER

3:40

Original

0:28

VIII. OLD MAN COYOTE MAKES HIMSELF AT HOME

3:43

Description

In the moon‑lit clearing of the Green Meadows, an uneasy rabbit named Peter and his bold friend Jimmy Skunk hear a strange, unsettling sound that none of the forest’s usual inhabitants can explain. Their curiosity quickly turns to fear as the eerie noise seems to shift, echoing like a chorus of owls, loons, and distant howls. Together they decide to follow the mystery, seeking shelter at Jimmy’s doorstep where the night stretches on while the baffling voice persists.

As dawn approaches, the gentle breezes of Old Mother West Wind drift down from the Purple Hills, calming the night’s tension and stirring a newfound bravery in Peter. He prepares to head back toward his beloved Briar‑patch, aware that the forest may still hold hidden dangers. Listeners are invited to join Peter’s cautious trek, feeling each nervous pause and the promise of adventure that lies just beyond the next rustle of leaves.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (81K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Google Books

Release date

2014-09-24

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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