"[...]hundred parchment-covered, cylindrical eggs, the greatest delicacy on the whole bill of fare of the hunting folk. Just before dawn, she pulled herself heavily out of the hole she had dug, and the loose sand poured in after her, filling the cavity and covering the eggs that were hidden there. Not until the turtle had smoothed over the displaced sand and waddled back into the stream did the head of the raccoon family make a movement. He was no coward, but he knew too much to trust his slim paws or his pointed nose ...
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"[...]hundred parchment-covered, cylindrical eggs, the greatest delicacy on the whole bill of fare of the hunting folk. Just before dawn, she pulled herself heavily out of the hole she had dug, and the loose sand poured in after her, filling the cavity and covering the eggs that were hidden there. Not until the turtle had smoothed over the displaced sand and waddled back into the stream did the head of the raccoon family make a movement. He was no coward, but he knew too much to trust his slim paws or his pointed nose anywhere near Mrs. Snapper's shearing jaws. When the brown water at last closed over her monstrous body, Father Coon led his waiting family to the bank and deftly uncovered the newly laid eggs, on which they feasted until sunrise sent them back to bed. As the freshness of spring melted into the hot, green sweetness of[...]."
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Very Good. No Jacket. 8vo-over 7æ"-9æ" tall. Second impression of the original edition of this compilation of stories for children about animals: foxes, bears, racoons, rabbits, etc. Gray cl oth stamped in gold on front board. Illustrated with full page plates. Private inscription on fly and some flaking of gold stamping on front cover. Attractive, very good copy.
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Good. Blue cloth cover with gilt decoration shows minor wear. Pages are lightly tanned and clean. Very Clean Copy-Over 500, 000 Internet Orders Filled.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Book. Octavo. 8vo. (12) 184 (2) pp. with illustrations by Charles Livingston Bull and Carton Moorepark: Second Impression, December 1922. Partial separation of prelims., else binding fine. Very light external wear, else, no wear. No Markings, clean, white and bright. 6" x 8.5". Blue cloth with gilt illustration and lettering on front board, faded gilt lettering to spine.