The Squirrels and other animals by George Waring
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"The Squirrels and Other Animals" by George Waring is a collection of stories focusing on the habits and instincts of various British quadrupeds, possibly written in the mid-19th century. The narrative centers around the life of a squirrel named Brush and his family as they navigate the challenges of their woodland home, encountering both the wonders and dangers of nature. The opening of the book introduces Brush as he awakens from a
long winter's sleep, eager to explore and enjoy the fresh greenery of spring. He sets off from his nest in a majestic oak tree to forage for food, highlighting his agility and the joyful anticipation of the coming season. However, as Brush ventures out and meets other creatures, including his relatives, the dormice, the story seamlessly blends his delightful escapades with warnings about predators such as the wild-cat, establishing a whimsical yet cautionary narrative about the interdependence of wildlife. The reader is drawn into the lively world of these animals, setting the tone for the adventures that unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Waring, George, 1806-1878 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Squirrels and other animals Or, Illustrations of the habits and instincts of many of the smaller British quadrupeds |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Animal behavior -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Squirrels -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33434 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2010 |
| Last Update | Aug 15, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 420 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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