The well in the wood

audiobook

The well in the wood

by Bert Leston Taylor

EN·~2 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
1

“THE BACILLUS DEDICATORY”

0:58
2

THE STORIED ROADS OF FAIRYLAND

2:11
3

FULL-PAGE ILLUSTRATIONS

0:22
4

CHAPTER I ENCHANTER’S NIGHTSHADE

6:25
5

CHAPTER II ON THE WAY TO BEAVERTOWN

6:27
6

CHAPTER III THE LAZIEST BEAVER

7:11
7

CHAPTER IV “WHY DOES A RABBIT WABBLE HIS NOSE?”

7:52
8

CHAPTER V THE GUINEA-PIG WHOSE EYES FELL OUT

7:21
9

CHAPTER VI THE WHITE BLACKBIRD

8:45
10

CHAPTER VII A TRAVELED DONKEY

6:47

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (140K characters)

Release date

2024-11-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Bert Leston Taylor

Bert Leston Taylor

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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