Thornton W. Burgess
Born: 01-01-1874
Thornton W. Burgess was an American conservationist and author, renowned for his children's literature featuring animal characters. Born in 1874, he wrote over 170 books and 15,000 stories, including the beloved "Old Mother West Wind" series. His stories, which often carried moral lessons and promoted wildlife conservation, have captivated generations of young readers. Burgess's lifelong passion for nature and storytelling left a lasting legacy in children's literature.
Book summaries for books written by Thornton W. Burgess
Quotes
Every day is a good day, if you only know it.
It is better to keep your own troubles to yourself.
There is nothing so good for the inside of a little boy as the outside of a horse.
There is nothing in all the world like a good, big laugh.
Sometimes the very best thing you can do is nothing at all.
In the springtime, everything comes with a hop, skip, and a jump.
Never judge folks by the clothes they wear. It's what's inside that counts.
There is something in the air that makes everybody feel glad.
The best way to be happy is to make others happy.
The best way to learn a thing is to do it.
When you have done a kindness, forget it.
It's a sad day when you can't believe your own eyes.