Burgess, Thorten

Thornton W. Burgess was an American author and conservationist known for his beloved animal stories for children. Through talking woodland creatures and gentle storytelling, his books teach lessons in nature, kindness, and character—making them a wonderful fit for early readers and nature-based homeschool studies.

• The Adventures of Reddy Fox
  Free eBook at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1825
• The Burgess Animal Book for Children
  Free eBook at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2441

Browse more of his works:
https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/717

Author Thorten Burgess biography:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thornton_W._Burgess

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Last Updated on May 23, 2025 by Jodi