
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.
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.
Subjects

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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