The Reed, Myrtle 1874-1911 creator Newell, Peter 1862-1924 text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Book of Clever Beasts: Studies in Unnatural History" by Myrtle Reed is a collection of imaginative tales featuring anthropomorphized animals, likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative is framed through the eyes of a naturalist who documents his observations of various woodland creatures and their interactions with humans, drawing attention to their unique behaviors and emotional lives. The book opens with the tale of Mr. Johnson-Sitdown, a telegraph operator who retreats to a cabin in the woods to recuperate and encounters a field mouse named Little Upsidaisi, setting the stage for a series of whimsical and poignant animal studies. At the start of the story, the protagonist heeds his doctor’s advice to escape the chaos of city life and seeks peace in his grandparent's cabin in the woods, accompanied by his beloved cat, Tom-Tom. Once settled, he eagerly examines the surrounding nature, hoping to document the local wildlife. His encounter with Little Upsidaisi introduces themes of friendship, vulnerability, and the intricate dynamics between humans and animals, culminating in a tragic turn that showcases the often harsh realities of wilderness life. The whimsical yet bittersweet tone establishes a thoughtful exploration of both the natural world and the relationships that emerge within it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Little Upsidaisi -- Jagg, the Skootaway Goat -- Snoof -- Kitchi-Kitchi -- Jim Crow -- Hoop-La -- Jenny Ragtail -- Hoot-Mon -- Appendix. Release date is 2016-12-27 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Fantasy fiction Animals -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children's stories Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Wit and humor, Juvenile Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction Animals, Mythical -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53812 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53812 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134235.0 53812