Stories of Animal Sagacity by William Henry Giles Kingston

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Author Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Illustrator Weir, Harrison, 1824-1906
Title Stories of Animal Sagacity
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
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EBook-No. 23067
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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