Stories about Animals: with Pictures to Match

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Stories about Animals: with Pictures to Match

by Francis C. (Francis Channing) Woodworth

EN·~5 hours

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A delightful collection of short anecdotes brings the everyday wonders of dogs, cats, horses, and other familiar quadrupeds to life. Each tale is paired with a matching illustration, inviting listeners to picture the animal’s quirky habits and gentle charms as they are recounted.

The stories are drawn from a mix of personal observation, friends’ recollections, and classic natural‑history sources, offering a blend of humor and insight without the weight of a formal scientific treatise. Young readers will hear about clever tricks, unexpected loyalties, and the simple intelligence that makes these creatures such beloved companions.

Designed to entertain as much as to inform, the volume encourages a deeper appreciation for the natural world and the thoughtful design behind it. Listeners will come away with a warm sense of wonder at the many ways animals reveal the wisdom and kindness woven through everyday life.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (291K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2006-07-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Francis C. (Francis Channing) Woodworth

1812–1859

Best known as a 19th-century American writer and editor for young readers, this prolific author helped shape children’s magazines at a time when family reading was a growing part of everyday life. His stories and books often mixed lively entertainment with moral lessons, making them popular with generations of young readers.

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