
“THE BACILLUS DEDICATORY”
THE STORIED ROADS OF FAIRYLAND
FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I ENCHANTER’S NIGHTSHADE
CHAPTER II ON THE WAY TO BEAVERTOWN
CHAPTER III THE LAZIEST BEAVER
CHAPTER IV “WHY DOES A RABBIT WABBLE HIS NOSE?”
CHAPTER V THE GUINEA-PIG WHOSE EYES FELL OUT
CHAPTER VI THE WHITE BLACKBIRD
CHAPTER VII A TRAVELED DONKEY
A gentle, rambling narrator invites listeners into a cosy, twilight world where bedtime stories blossom like the wildflowers found under a moss‑covered cedar. The voice shifts between affectionate recollections of a child’s nightly requests and the playful, almost lyrical catalogue of fairy‑tale episodes—dwarfs, dragons, ginger‑bread houses, and mischievous witches—all stitched together with a warm, nostalgic humor.
In the opening act, we meet Buddie, a spirited girl who pauses her game of fetch to discover a strange blossom at the edge of an enchanted wood. Her simple curiosity hints at a larger, whimsical adventure that will wind through a series of charming vignettes, each accompanied by full‑page illustrations that spark the imagination. The storytelling feels like a shared candlelit moment, perfect for listeners who cherish gentle wonder and the comforting rhythm of old‑world folktales.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (140K characters)
Release date
2024-11-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1921
A witty newspaper columnist and poet, he became one of the best-known voices in early 20th-century Chicago literary life. His light verse and sharp humor made "A Line o' Type or Two" a favorite with readers.
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