
THE STORY OF DAGO - BY - ANNIE FELLOWS JOHNSTON
AUTHOR OF "THE LITTLE COLONEL," "BIG BROTHER," "OLE MAMMY'S TORMENT," "THE GATE OF THE GIANT SCISSORS," "TWO LITTLE KNIGHTS OF KENTUCKY," ETC.
Illustrated by - ETHELDRED B. BARRY
BOSTON L.C. PAGE & COMPANY 1900
to "Gin the Monk" whose pranks are linked with the boyhood memories of dr. gavin fulton, one of the best of physicians and friends, this story of dago is respectfully inscribed
THE STORY OF DAGO. - CHAPTER I. - THIS IS THE STORY THAT DAGO TOLD TO THE MIRROR-MONKEY ON MONDAY.
CHAPTER II. - WHAT DAGO SAID TO THE MIRROR-MONKEY ON TUESDAY.
CHAPTER III. - WHAT THE MIRROR-MONKEY HEARD ON WEDNESDAY.
CHAPTER IV. - THE TALE THE MIRROR-MONKEY HEARD ON THURSDAY.
CHAPTER V. - WHAT DAGO TOLD ON FRIDAY.
A mischievous young monkey named Dago finds himself confined in an attic, slipping through a window and sneaking into a quiet parlour where he chats with a silent mirror‑monkey. From his perch among fragile ornaments he recalls the feeling of freedom, the tug of rope that once rang a bell, and the yearning for his native jungle, where vines and bright skies were his playground.
Dago’s tale unfolds as he recounts being plucked from his forest home, sold to a travelling show, and forced into a bewildering world of costumes, pony rides, and odd duties that clash with his natural instincts. The harsh ring‑master’s whip and the endless demands of performance leave him both terrified and curious, shaping a spirited voice that seeks solace in memories and in the quiet company of his reflective companion. The story weaves humor, nostalgia, and a glimpse of animal resilience, inviting listeners into the early chapters of Dago’s adventurous life.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (99K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Garcia, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library.)
Release date
2005-12-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1863–1931
Best known for creating the beloved Little Colonel books, this American writer helped shape children's fiction at the turn of the 20th century. Her stories of family life, friendship, and growing up found a wide audience and later inspired a Shirley Temple film.
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