Bowser the Hound

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Bowser the Hound

by Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

EN·~1 hours

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Bowser is a big‑hearted hound whose idea of a good day is a long, lively chase. He’s earnest, straightforward, and utterly devoted to his purpose, which makes him an easy target for the wily Old Man Coyote. When the crafty coyote decides to lead Bowser on a wild pursuit, the dog follows without a second thought, trusting only his nose and his love of the hunt.

The pursuit carries Bowser far beyond his familiar farmyard, into strange fields where other forest dwellers—like Blacky the clever crow and Reddy the curious fox—watch the chase with their own schemes. Their interactions add humor and unexpected twists, turning a simple run after a trickster into a lively adventure that tests Bowser’s loyalty and determination. Listeners will enjoy the playful rivalry and the gentle lessons about honesty, cleverness, and the bonds between a faithful pet and the world around him.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (113K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Cori Samuel and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2005-02-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) Burgess

1874–1965

Best known for warm, lively animal stories set in the natural world, this American writer also became a passionate voice for conservation. His books introduced generations of young readers to Peter Rabbit, Reddy Fox, Jimmy Skunk, and many other beloved woodland characters.

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