The Talking Beasts (1911)

The Talking Beasts (1911)

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The Talking Beasts is a children's book written by Kate Douglas Wiggin and first published in 1911. The book tells the story of a group of animals who are able to communicate with each other using human language. The animals are all residents of a small New England town and include a cat, a dog, a horse, a cow, a pig, and a rooster.The story begins when the animals discover that they can talk to each other and they quickly form a close bond. They spend their days exploring the town and getting into all sorts of adventures. They also use their newfound ability to talk to help the humans who live in the town, such as warning them of impending danger or helping them find lost items.As the animals become more and more involved in the lives of the humans, they begin to realize that not all humans are kind and compassionate. They encounter a group of hunters who are cruel to animals and are determined to put a stop to their activities. With the help of their human friends, the animals are able to thwart the hunters and ensure the safety of all the animals in the town.The Talking Beasts is a charming and heartwarming story that teaches children about the importance of kindness and compassion towards all living creatures. It is a timeless classic that is sure to delight readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163986639
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
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Language: English
Number of pages: 424
Weight: 562g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 21mm