
A lively group of farm friends—Billy Whiskers, his devoted Nannie, and the enthusiastic companions Stubby and Button—grow restless with the quiet rhythm of life on a Wisconsin farm. When Billy proposes a grand trek to the sunny West, the idea ignites a burst of excitement, and the quartet begins plotting a moonlit departure, eager to trade the familiar strawstack for the promise of new horizons.
The animals’ personalities shine through their banter: Billy’s wanderlust, Nannie’s supportive spirit, Stubby’s boundless energy, and Button’s love of adventure. Their plan is simple yet daring—a foot‑travel across the continent, taking the back routes to avoid curious farmers and enjoy the ever‑changing scenery. As they prepare to slip away under the cover of night, listeners are invited into a charming, hopeful world where friendship and curiosity drive an unforgettable journey.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (204K characters)
Series
The Billy Whiskers series. Vol. 24
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: The Saalfield Publishing Co., 1922.
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
2021-10-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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