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Tale of Reddy Woodpecker

Tale of Reddy Woodpecker

By: Ernest Thompson Seton
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 Dive into the enchanting world of Wild Animals I Have Known, an 1898 masterpiece by naturalist and storyteller Ernest Thompson Seton. As a pioneer of realistic wild-animal fiction, Seton captivates readers with his first collection of short stories, quickly becoming a beloved classic. The opening tale, Lobo the King of Currumpaw, draws from Setons own adventures hunting wolves in the southwestern United States, setting a poignant tone for his future works. In these stories, Seton paints animals—especially misunderstood predators—as compassionate and individualistic beings, challenging the narratives that often villainize them. - Summary from WikipediaCopyright Animals & Nature Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • 009 - REDRUFF The Story of the Don Valley Partridge

    009 - REDRUFF The Story of the Don Valley Partridge
    Jan 27 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of Wild Animals I Have Known, an 1898 masterpiece by naturalist and storyteller Ernest Thompson Seton. As a pioneer of realistic wild-animal fiction, Seton captivates readers with his first collection of short stories, quickly becoming a beloved classic. The opening tale, Lobo the King of Currumpaw, draws from Setons own adventures hunting wolves in the southwestern United States, setting a poignant tone for his future works. In these stories, Seton paints animals—especially misunderstood predators—as compassionate and individualistic beings, challenging the narratives that often villainize them. - Summary from Wikipedia
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    44 mins
  • 008 - WULLY The Story of a Yeller Dog

    008 - WULLY The Story of a Yeller Dog
    Jan 27 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of Wild Animals I Have Known, an 1898 masterpiece by naturalist and storyteller Ernest Thompson Seton. As a pioneer of realistic wild-animal fiction, Seton captivates readers with his first collection of short stories, quickly becoming a beloved classic. The opening tale, Lobo the King of Currumpaw, draws from Setons own adventures hunting wolves in the southwestern United States, setting a poignant tone for his future works. In these stories, Seton paints animals—especially misunderstood predators—as compassionate and individualistic beings, challenging the narratives that often villainize them. - Summary from Wikipedia
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    21 mins
  • 007 - The Pacing Mustang

    007 - The Pacing Mustang
    Jan 27 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of Wild Animals I Have Known, an 1898 masterpiece by naturalist and storyteller Ernest Thompson Seton. As a pioneer of realistic wild-animal fiction, Seton captivates readers with his first collection of short stories, quickly becoming a beloved classic. The opening tale, Lobo the King of Currumpaw, draws from Setons own adventures hunting wolves in the southwestern United States, setting a poignant tone for his future works. In these stories, Seton paints animals—especially misunderstood predators—as compassionate and individualistic beings, challenging the narratives that often villainize them. - Summary from Wikipedia
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    36 mins
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