Nature's Ambassador
The Legacy of Thornton W. Burgess
by Christie Palmer Lowrance
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Pub Date Jun 28 2013 | Archive Date Sep 30 2013
Description
For over 100 years, the animal books and stories of beloved children’s author Thornton W. Burgess have delighted millions of children and their parents; more than of half his seventy books remain in print today. However, there was much more to Burgess, the man, than just a writer of children’s books: he was a dedicated naturalist who was honored by prestigious scientific institutions for his advocacy of wildlife and conservation practices that resonate today. His books, syndicated columns, and radio programs both entertained and educated children, introducing them to wildlife habitat, species extinction, and roadside litter. Some books became the basis of Fables of the Green Forest, an internationally popular children’s 1970s television cartoon. Nature’s Ambassador explores Burgess’s life and legacy, from his Cape Cod childhood to the present. With engaging text and historical pictures, this new biography will be a valuable addition to collections of historians, environmentalists, educators, librarians, and parents.
Advance Praise
“Be assured when you hold this book in your hand, you have in your
possession a true treasure! Thornton Burgess entertained children with
his delightful books for over 100 years while promoting and lecturing on
wildlife and conservation. The author takes the reader on a journey
about Thorton Burgess with the use of extensive research and marvelous
photos and illustrations. Having heard many of the original stories,
shared them with my daughters, and now, grandchildren, I am thrilled to
know the background of this amazing man. Nature's Ambassador: The Legacy
of Thorton W.Burgess is a book that should be in all libraries and
personal collections. Interest in this book will certainly span the
decades.”
–Kathryn Handley, writer
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780764344459 |
| PRICE | $24.99 (USD) |
