
In this gently whimsical tale, a young boy named Peter wanders into a towering pine forest that seems to breathe with its own ancient song. The narrative paints the trees as a living army, each bearing stories of growth, weather, and the quiet labor of the creatures that dwell among them. Through lyrical description, the story invites listeners to pause, listen, and learn the hidden kindness that nature offers to those who approach with humility.
Soon Peter meets a chatty cat and a weary charcoal‑burner, each sharing their own perspectives on the forest’s secret. Their simple conversations become gentle lessons about obedience, gratitude, and the value of listening before speaking. As the first act unfolds, listeners are drawn into a world where every rustle and whisper may carry a moral truth, setting the stage for Peter’s quiet adventure.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (152K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Charlene Taylor 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
2014-05-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1852–1931
Known for psychologically rich fiction and a cool-eyed look at love, faith, and social rules, this late Victorian novelist wrote under a pen name that helped her stand apart in a crowded literary world. Her best-known work, The History of Sir Richard Calmady, brought her wide attention for its unusual depth and emotional force.
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