Mr. Rabbit's Wedding

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Mr. Rabbit's Wedding

by Albert Bigelow Paine

EN·~1 hours

Chapters

Description

In the cozy Hollow Tree, a circle of familiar forest friends gathers around a crackling fire to share stories. The narrator, a kind‑hearted storyteller, introduces Jack Rabbit, a quick‑witted bachelor who once roamed the woods alone, dodging schoolwork and dreaming of poetry. As the fire glows, Jack recalls his childhood under the watchful eye of the stern teacher Hickory Whack and the day a new family, the Buns, moved in, bringing a lively little girl named Bunty into his world.

The gentle humor of their chatter and the vivid illustrations bring the woodland community to life, hinting at the budding feelings that may finally lead Jack out of his solitary ways. Listeners are invited to linger over the warm camaraderie, the simple joys of shared meals, and the anticipation of a celebration that could change everything for Mr. Rabbit. The story promises a heart‑warming glimpse into friendship, love, and the timeless charm of a forest gathering.

Details

Full title

Mr. Rabbit's Wedding Hollow Tree Stories

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (73K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

2009-02-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Albert Bigelow Paine

Albert Bigelow Paine

1861–1937

Best remembered as Mark Twain’s close friend and biographer, he also wrote lively travel books, children’s stories, humor, and verse. His work moves easily between literary history and a warm, adventurous storytelling style.

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