Bowser the Hound

Thornton W. Burgess

Courier Corporation, Aug 19, 2010 - Juvenile Fiction - 96 pages

Bowser the Hound, outsmarted so often by Old Man Coyote, is taken advantage of once again when the coyote leads him on a long chase that ends far from the canine's home. But with the the help of Blacky the Crow and other friends, Bowser gets even. A charming tale of animal life in the Green Forest that will delight young readers and nature lovers of all ages.

About the author

Author and conservationist Thornton W. Burgess (1874–1965) wrote thousands of animal stories for children, starting with the 1910 publication of Old Mother West Wind. Burgess's tales convey his fascination with wildlife and his concern for nature, teaching gentle lessons about ecology and respect for the environment.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Bowser the Hound; Dover children's thrift classics
• Author: Thornton W. Burgess
• Editor: Pat Ronson Stewart
• Illustrated by: Harrison Cady
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: Courier Corporation, 2010
• ISBN: 0486428478, 9780486428475
• Length: 96 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs; Juvenile Fiction / Animals / General