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100 1 _aLemonnier, Camille,
_d1844-1913
245 1 0 _aBirds and Beasts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-04-24
505 0 _aJack and Murph -- The captive goldfinch -- Strange adventures of a little white rabbit -- "Monsieur Friquet" -- A lost dog -- Misadventures of an owl.
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Birds and Beasts" by Camille Lemonnier is a collection of animal stories written in the early 20th century. This work features various characters that embody animals, capturing their adventures, relationships, and the poignant observations about their lives and struggles in both wild and domestic settings. Central to the narrative are the friendships and emotional connections between the creatures, particularly focusing on characters like Jack, a little monkey, and Murph, a loyal dog. The opening of "Birds and Beasts" introduces the reader to Jack, a small chimpanzee who has been captured and brought into captivity with a menagerie. Reflecting on his lost freedom, he experiences deep melancholy, contrasting with his companion Murph, an older and wise poodle who navigates the struggles of their shared life with a calm demeanor. Their bond is strong, characterized by mutual affection and loyalty as they adapt to the circus life. The narrative details their daily performances and the struggles they face, hinting at deeper themes of companionship and the bittersweet nature of captivity. The poignant interplay between joy and sorrow sets a poignant tone, establishing the book’s exploration of the relationship between humans and animals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAnimals -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aDetmold, Edward Julius,
_d1883-1957
700 1 _aAllinson, A. R.
_q(Alfred Richard),
_d1852-1929
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51847
999 _c92681
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