Books like Mother West Wind's neighbors by Thornton W. Burgess
This unabridged republication presents fifteen engaging stories about the lively characters Johnny Chuck, Sammy Jay, Jimmy Skunk, and other woodland animals and birds. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Green Forest, Green Meadow, and Briar Patch, the tales capture the spirit of early 20th‑century American folklore and the playful adventures of its animal inhabitants.
First publish date: 1913
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Thornton W. Burgess
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