Billy Whiskers, Jr.

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Billy Whiskers, Jr.

by Frances Trego Montgomery

EN·~2 hours

Chapters

Description

A restless young goat named Billy Whiskers Jr. can’t stand the quiet life on the farm any longer. He dreams of the wide‑open prairies, towering mountains, and endless herds that lie far to the west, and he’s determined to become a leader among the sheep. With a mischievous spark and a knack for getting into scrapes, Billy sets off, hitching rides and following his imagination wherever it leads.

The book follows Billy through a series of lively, bite‑sized adventures—ranging from daring encounters with wolves to unexpected trips with firemen, festive Christmas moments, and even a bull‑fight. Each episode is illustrated with charming drawings that capture the humor and heart of his escapades. Listeners will enjoy the whimsical dialogue, the playful rivalry between Night and Day, and the gentle lessons Billy learns about courage, friendship, and the joys of a life lived beyond the barnyard fence.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (159K characters)

Series

The Billy Whiskers series. Vol. 3

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United States: The Saalfield Publishing Co., 1904.

Credits

David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2021-08-08

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Frances Trego Montgomery

Frances Trego Montgomery

1858–1925

Best known for creating the mischievous goat Billy Whiskers, this American children's writer delighted young readers with lively adventures and a playful imagination. Her books mixed humor, travel, and fantasy in a way that helped make her a familiar name in early 20th-century children's fiction.

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