Stories of Animal Sagacity by William Henry Giles Kingston
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| Author | Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
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| Illustrator | Weir, Harrison, 1824-1906 |
| Title | Stories of Animal Sagacity |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "Stories of Animal Sagacity" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a collection of charming anecdotes written in the late 19th century. This work aims to illustrate the intelligence and moral characteristics of various animals through entertaining stories, featuring well-known creatures such as cats and dogs. Kingston draws on observations of animal behavior to underscore the reasoning and cleverness that these animals exhibit, offering readers both amusement and insights into the natural world. At the start of the collection, Kingston introduces the theme of animal sagacity through a series of anecdotes about cats and their clever actions. He recounts delightful tales of cats displaying reasoning skills, such as a cat named Deborah who learned to use the door knocker to gain access to her home and another cat that demonstrated remarkable determination while navigating a rabbit trap. These stories not only spotlight the intelligence of these animals but also draw moral lessons, encouraging readers to examine their interactions with animals. The vivid storytelling and engaging illustrations promise to captivate readers of all ages, blending whimsy with a thoughtful exploration of animal nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Birds -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Animal intelligence -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23067 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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