Thornton Waldo Burgess (January 17, 1874 - June 5, 1965) was an American conservationist and author of children's stories. Burgess loved the beauty of nature and its living creatures so much that he wrote about them for 50 years in books and his newspaper column, Bedtime Stories. He was sometimes known as the Bedtime Story-Man. By the time he retired, he had written more than 170 books and 15,000 stories for the daily newspaper column. Burgess was the son of Caroline F. Haywood and Thornton W. Burgess Sr., a direct descendant of Thomas Burgess, one of the first Sandwich settlers in 1637. Thornton, Sr., died the same year his son was born, and the young Thornton, Jr. was brought up by his mother in Sandwich. They lived in humble circumstances.

Poor Mrs. Quack the Duck has suffered terrible misfortunes at the hands of hunters. Peter Rabbit and other animals in the Green Forest band together to help. Reset in easy-to-read type. 6 new illustrations.We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

"The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack" is a classic children's book written by Thornton W. Burgess. Burgess was a prolific author and naturalist, known for his many children's stories that feature anthropomorphic animal characters and teach valuable lessons about nature. Published in 1913, "The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack" is part of Burgess's series of books set in the fictional world of the Green Forest. The story revolves around Mrs. Quack, a duck who faces various challenges and adventures as she goes about her daily life. The narrative unfolds with a mix of humor, suspense, and educational elements. The central theme of the book focuses on the natural behavior of animals and the importance of adapting to one's surroundings. Mrs. Quack encounters other woodland creatures like Peter Rabbit, Sammy Jay, and Reddy Fox, each contributing to the story's development. Through the characters' interactions, Burgess weaves in information about the habits and characteristics of ducks and other wildlife, making the book both entertaining and educational. Burgess's writing style is engaging and accessible for young readers, and his stories have endured over the years as timeless tales that introduce children to the wonders of the natural world. "The Adventures of Poor Mrs. Quack" is a delightful addition to the larger collection of Burgess's works, offering a charming and educational experience for readers of all ages.

Mrs. Quack's sudden appear at the Smiling Pool and the distant gun shot echo signifies trouble. As always an inquisitive Peter Rabbit needs to know what. Mrs. Quack fears the worst, for Mr. Quack has gone missing! Now Petter Rabbit isn't sure how he can help. But when Blacky the Crow and Sammy the Bluejay arrive there may be hope. Another wonderful adventure written by Thornton Burgess and illustrated by Harrison Cady, Originally published in 1917, this delightful tale is edited, reformatted and presented by R.F. Gilmor as part of her Vintage Collection. For little hands to hold and to love.

Once upon a time, a long time ago, these stories were told by my father to my brother and myself. His imagination seemed limitless, but as I grew older, I realized that he dipped into the deep well of his own life experiences when he was younger to develop his stories. Our father's stories never frightened us. They were adventures of two brothers in remote lands. We were always the heroes. I feel privileged to append my thoughts and few literary gifts to my father's stories. I pray that this story is the first of many. This is a story of adventure, compromise, and love. Love and respect between two brothers and parents who dearly loved and respected both of them. These new and fictional adventures will keep the readers and their children on pins and needles!

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"[...]that he couldn't fly, and how cruel and terribly unfair were the men with terrible guns, and all the other things he had learned from Mrs. Quack. Sammy listened with his head cocked on one side, and for once he didn't interrupt Peter or try to tease him or make fun of him. In fact, as Peter looked up at him, he could see that Sammy was very serious and thoughtful, and that the more he heard of Mrs. Quack's story the more thoughtful he looked. When Peter finished, Sammy flew down a little nearer to Peter. "I beg your pardon for saying your head is empty, Peter," said he. "Your heart is right, anyway. Of course, there isn't anything you can do to help Mrs. Quack, but as I told you in the beginning, what you can't do others can. Now I don't say that I can help Mrs. Quack, but I can try. I believe I'll do a little thinking myself." So Sammy Jay in his turn went into a brown study, and Peter watched him anxiously and a little hopefully. XIV SAMMY JAY'S PLAN TO HELP MRS. QUACK Sammy Jay sat on the lowest branch of a little tree in the dear Old Briar-patch just over Peter Rabbit's head, thinking as hard as ever he could. Peter watched him and wondered if Sammy would be able to think of any plan for helping poor Mrs. Quack. He hoped so. He himself had thought and thought until he felt as if his brains were all mixed up and he couldn't think any more. So he watched Sammy and waited and hoped.[...]".