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Ernest Thompson Seton

Born: 01-01-1860

Ernest Thompson Seton was a British-born American author, wildlife artist, and one of the founding pioneers of the Boy Scouts of America. Born in 1860, Seton became renowned for his nature stories and realistic animal illustrations. His deep passion for wildlife and conservation influenced his works, such as "Wild Animals I Have Known." Seton's contributions significantly impacted environmental education and youth outdoor programs in the early 20th century.

Book summaries for books written by Ernest Thompson Seton

Quotes

The fear of death is the beginning of slavery.

Ernest Thompson Seton

feardeathslavery

The beast in the jungle would sit and gaze with round full eyes into the fire, as if he saw pictures there.

Ernest Thompson Seton

imaginationcuriosity

The wolf is a dog that has never been broken.

Ernest Thompson Seton

wolfwild animalsnature

The bear is the only one of the ancient race of beasts that has learned to live with man.

Ernest Thompson Seton

bearcoexistenceman

The fox is the cat of the wild.

Ernest Thompson Seton

foxwild animalscomparison

The buffalo is a noble animal, more dangerous than a wounded lion.

Ernest Thompson Seton

buffalowild animalsnobility

The cougar is the tiger of the mountains.

Ernest Thompson Seton

cougarmountainswild animals

The eagle is the king of birds, but the king of beasts is the tiger.

Ernest Thompson Seton

eagletigeranimalsking

The lynx is a lover of solitude.

Ernest Thompson Seton

lynxsolitudewild animals

The wildcat is a fierce little animal, but it is not so strong as a domestic cat.

Ernest Thompson Seton

wildcatdomestic catstrength

The weasel is the fiercest of all wild animals.

Ernest Thompson Seton

weaselwild animalsfierce

The otter is a playful animal, but it is also very wise.

Ernest Thompson Seton

otterplayfulwise