| Author |
Long, William J. (William Joseph), 1867-1952 |
| Illustrator |
Copeland, Charles, 1858-1929 |
| Translator |
Stoffel, Cilia, 1887-1976 |
| Uniform Title |
A Little Brother to the Bear, and other Animal Studies. Dutch
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| Title |
Een Broertje van den Beer
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Translation of: A little brother to the bear, and other animal studies.
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| Contents |
Inleiding Bladz -- Hoe men 't bekijkt -- Een Broertje van den Beer -- Whitooweek, de Kluizenaar -- Een Geniale Houtsnip -- Als Upweekis aan 't jagen is -- K'dunk, de Dikkerd -- Mooweens hol -- De Indiaansche Namen.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/
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| Summary |
"Een Broertje van den Beer" by William J. Long is a collection of nature essays written in the early 20th century. The book intricately explores the lives and behaviors of various animals, primarily focusing on the character of Mooweesuk, a raccoon who exhibits remarkable intelligence and curiosity. Through these observations, the author aims to share the beauty and complexity of the natural world with his readers. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the setting—a remote wilderness where Mooweesuk the raccoon lives in a hidden den. He describes the rich surroundings, detailing how few people were aware of this secretive spot. The opening portion depicts the author's encounters with the playful and keen Mooweesuk, noticing his clever antics as he plays with a piece of wood, engages with his siblings, and learns the ways of the forest from his mother. These observations are supported by his reflections on the character and behaviors of the raccoon, hinting at a deeper commentary on instincts, intelligence, and the interconnectedness of life in the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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| Subject |
Animal behavior
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20957 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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