Wood-folk comedies : The play of wild-animal life on a natural stage by Long
"Wood-Folk Comedies: The Play of Wild-Animal Life on a Natural Stage" by William J. Long is a collection of nature essays written in the early 20th century. This work explores the lives and interactions of wild animals in their natural habitats, presenting vivid descriptions of their behaviors and the dynamics of their environment. The author employs a playful tone to highlight the perception of animal life as an ongoing comedy, rather thana struggle for existence. The opening of "Wood-Folk Comedies" sets the scene for a vibrant morning in the woods, filled with the sounds of birds and the rich tapestry of nature awakening in spring. As the author describes an array of animals like the woodpecker, squirrels, and deer, he illustrates their joyful interactions and the light-hearted nature of wild life. Through a series of humorous anecdotes and keen observations, he offers insight into the comedic aspects of animal life, ultimately positing that nature is more about celebration and playfulness than the struggle for survival that often dominates the human perspective. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Long, William J. (William Joseph), 1867-1952 |
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| Illustrator | Bull, Charles Livingston, 1874-1932 |
| LoC No. | 20018326 |
| Title | Wood-folk comedies : The play of wild-animal life on a natural stage |
| Original Publication | New York: Harper & Brothers, 1920. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | Prelude: morning on Moosehead -- The birds' table -- Fox comedy -- Players in sable -- Wolves and wolf tales -- Ears for hearing -- Health and a day -- Night life of the wilderness -- Stories from the trail -- Two ends of a bear story -- When beaver meets otter -- A night bewitched -- The trail of the loup-garou -- From a beaver lodge -- Comedians all. |
| Credits | Susan E., David E. Brown, Sue Clark, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Animal behavior |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 74583 |
| Release Date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 142 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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