Adventures of Uncle Wiggily

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Generations of children and adults have thrilled to the adventures of Uncle Wiggily Longears, the gentleman rabbit. These heartwarming tales from a century ago recount Uncle Wiggily's devotion to helping children and animals-and himself-out of perilous scrapes. The wise old rabbit saves the day, using a combination of wit, sincerity, positive thinking, and other timeless virtues. This beautiful keepsake edition features 19 of Uncle Wiggily's most popular exploits, all accompanied by vivid colorful versions of the original illustrations. The two-color images have been given new life with wonderfully vibrant tones that add to the fun of Uncle Wiggily's adventures. Join the old gentleman rabbit's family circle-including Sammie and Susie Littletail, the bunny children; the puppies Jackie and Peetie Bow-Wow; and Billie and Johnnie Bushytail, the squirrel boys-for fun in their forest home. And when Dr. Possum advises Uncle Wiggily to travel, you, too, can come along to discover other fields and forests and meet new friends. Dover (2008) original selection fromThe Uncle Wiggily Seriesoriginally published by A. L. Burt Company, New York, 1910, 1912, and 1913. 96pp. 9 x 113/4. Hardbound. [author bio blurb for inside jacket flap] According to legend, Howard Garis (18731962) invented Uncle Wiggily while he was watching a frisky pair of rabbits at play in the wild. A longtime reporter for New Jersey'sThe Newark NewsGaris began writing about the old gentleman rabbit for the newspaper in 1910. His Uncle Wiggily stories appeared in theNewsnearly every day for four decades, until his retirement in 1947. National syndication brought these popular stories to papers across the United States, and millions of eager readers purchased the Uncle Wiggily books. Garis wrote scores of other books for children, often under several different pen names, including many volumes of the Tom Swift and Bobbsey Twins series.