"The Adventures of Johnny Chuck" and "Peter Cottontail" Thornton Burgess

Description: Thornton W. Burgess (January 14, 1874 – June 5, 1965) was an American author, naturalist, and conservationist, best known for his children's books featuring the adventures of beloved animal characters such as Peter Rabbit and Reddy Fox.Born in Sandwich, Massachusetts, Burgess developed a love for nature early in life, and spent much of his childhood exploring the woods and fields of Cape Cod. He went on to study at the Massachusetts Normal School, and later worked as a newspaper reporter, editor, and publisher.Burgess's first book, "Old Mother West Wind," was published in 1910, and went on to become a classic of children's literature. He went on to write dozens of books and thousands of short stories, many of which were published in popular magazines of the time.Burgess's writing was noted for its charming animal characters, captivating storytelling, and vivid descriptions of the natural world. He was also a passionate conservationist, and used his writing to promote environmental awareness and the importance of protecting endangered species.Today, Burgess's books continue to be beloved by readers of all ages, and his legacy as a prolific writer and champion of nature conservation lives on. Book Title: "The Adventures of Johnny Chuck" and "The Adventures of Peter Cottontail". The Bedtime Story Books. Publisher: Little, Brown, and CompanyCopyright: 1913 Printing: Title page states 1934 on "Johnny Chuck", missing on "Cottontail"Physical size: 7 x 5Pages: 120 Condition: One book is in acceptable condition for a 89 year old ex-Library book, with heavy shelf wear and use and repair on the cover. The other book is falling apart, but held together by a few threads. The Cottontail book seems to be missing title page, but the book itself is complete. Here are the eBay definitions of condition. I place the definition here that resembles the condition of this publication the closest: Books & Magazines Acceptable: The book has obvious wear. It may have some damage to the cover, but its integrity is intact. The binding may be slightly damaged, but its integrity is still intact. There may be possible writing in the margins and underlining and highlighting of text, but there are no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections This book is a time capsule from a previous era, with some examples in my collection going back over 120 years old. The conditions of media of this age can include fading, yellowing, cracking spines, odor, missing pages, loose or missing covers, and much more. I will try to alert you as to the condition of what I am listing. Each book I do a brief check of it's overall condition, but I cannot promise that something such as missing pages, or clipped photos could escape my glance. Thanks for checking out this old time classic! I will be listing hundreds of vintage books, magazines, catalogs, and media in the coming weeks and months. Keep a look out for additional listings, and thanks for supporting this cancer survivor and small business!

Price: 15 USD

Location: New Auburn, Wisconsin

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