"Wee Tim'rous Beasties": Studies of Animal life and Character by Douglas English
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"Wee Tim'rous Beasties: Studies of Animal Life and Character" by Douglas English is a collection of animal studies written in the early 20th century. The work offers a unique perspective on various creatures, bringing their lives and characteristics to light through engaging narratives and illustrations. The collection includes tales of different animals, such as mice, dormice, and sparrows, exploring their behaviors and interactions with humans and their environment. At the start of
the narrative, we meet a mouse caught in a trap, reflecting on his past experiences with danger and survival. The opening shares his thoughts as he navigates his predicament, illustrating the realities of a mouse's life, filled with both terror and moments of modest triumph. It sets the stage for a blend of humor, anthropomorphism, and the natural struggles faced by these creatures, as the mouse awakens to the harsh truths of his existence while contending with his yearning for freedom and comfort amidst the chaos of life. Throughout this captivating beginning, the themes of identity, community, and the harshness of nature emerge, framing the foundation for the stories to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | English, Douglas, 1870-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | "Wee Tim'rous Beasties": Studies of Animal life and Character |
| Credits |
Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Anne Storer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Animals |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22129 |
| Release Date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jul 25, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 11483 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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