Project Gutenberg 1999-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 165 Long, William J. (William Joseph) 1867 1952 Long, William Joseph Secrets of the woods Wood Folk Series, Book Three Tookhees the 'Fraid One -- A wilderness byway -- Keeonekh the fisherman -- Koskomenos the outcast -- Meeko the mischief-maker -- The ol'beech pa'tridge -- Following the deer -- Still hunting -- Winter trails -- Snow bound -- Glossary of Indian names. Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger "Secrets of the Woods" by William J. Long is a collection of nature writings first published in the early 20th century. This third book in the "Wood Folk" series continues to explore the intricate lives of woodland creatures, showcasing the author's deep appreciation for nature and its inhabitants. The book likely emphasizes the delicate balance of wildlife, encouraging readers to observe and respect the lives of the wild creatures that surround us. The opening portion of the work introduces readers to Tookhees, a timid wood mouse, who symbolizes the vulnerability of the wood folk. Through a series of detailed observations, Long describes Tookhees' cautious movements and clever tactics for survival amidst numerous predators. The narrative follows Long's personal experiences in the wild, highlighting his encounters with Tookhees and his interactions with other woodland animals, illustrating their instincts and behaviors. By detailing these moments in nature, the author invites readers to reflect on their own connection to the wilderness and the importance of observing it with patience and respect. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Natural history -- Juvenile literature Zoology -- Juvenile literature Animal behavior -- Juvenile literature QL Text Browsing: Children & Young Adult Reading Browsing: Nature/Gardening/Animals Browsing: Science - General 290037 290046 2024-09-01T11:22:47.166710 2023-10-01T10:19:18.395133 text/html text/html 284594 2013-02-06T10:24:34 text/html; charset=us-ascii 100564 2013-02-06T10:24:34 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 151852 2024-09-01T11:22:51.872703 application/epub+zip 154584 2024-09-01T11:22:48.537688 application/epub+zip 154584 2024-09-01T11:22:47.673700 application/epub+zip 280526 2024-09-01T11:22:54.620659 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 262981 2024-09-01T11:22:51.341666 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263752 2022-09-01T12:50:12.969134 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255476 255452 2024-09-01T11:22:46.759689 2023-10-01T10:19:18.028165 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 255344 2008-11-07T02:27:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97182 2008-11-07T02:27:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19173 2024-09-01T11:22:54.756656 application/rdf+xml 12341 2024-09-01T11:22:48.015707 image/jpeg 3250 2024-09-01T11:22:47.843688 image/jpeg 149201 2024-09-01T11:22:47.191701 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia