Project Gutenberg 1999-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 384 Long, William J. (William Joseph) 1867 1952 Long, William Joseph Secrets of the woods Wood Folk Series, Book Three Tookhees the 'Fraid One -- A wilderness byway -- Keeonekh the fisherman -- Koskomenos the outcast -- Meeko the mischief-maker -- The ol'beech pa'tridge -- Following the deer -- Still hunting -- Winter trails -- Snow bound -- Glossary of Indian names. Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger "Secrets of the Woods" by William J. Long is a collection of nature writings first published in the early 20th century. This third book in the "Wood Folk" series continues to explore the intricate lives of woodland creatures, showcasing the author's deep appreciation for nature and its inhabitants. The book likely emphasizes the delicate balance of wildlife, encouraging readers to observe and respect the lives of the wild creatures that surround us. The opening portion of the work introduces readers to Tookhees, a timid wood mouse, who symbolizes the vulnerability of the wood folk. Through a series of detailed observations, Long describes Tookhees' cautious movements and clever tactics for survival amidst numerous predators. The narrative follows Long's personal experiences in the wild, highlighting his encounters with Tookhees and his interactions with other woodland animals, illustrating their instincts and behaviors. By detailing these moments in nature, the author invites readers to reflect on their own connection to the wilderness and the importance of observing it with patience and respect. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Natural history -- Juvenile literature Zoology -- Juvenile literature Animal behavior -- Juvenile literature QL Text Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 290148 2025-08-01T11:27:47.190803 text/html 284594 2013-02-06T10:24:34 text/html; charset=us-ascii 100564 2013-02-06T10:24:34 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 172939 2025-08-01T11:27:52.574872 application/epub+zip 175432 2025-08-01T11:27:49.048775 application/epub+zip 175431 2025-08-01T11:27:47.816783 application/epub+zip 306250 2025-08-01T11:27:55.214728 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 288731 2025-08-01T11:27:51.849740 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 263752 2022-09-01T12:50:12.969134 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255476 2025-08-01T11:27:46.817795 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 255344 2008-11-07T02:27:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97182 2008-11-07T02:27:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18819 2025-08-01T11:27:55.353735 application/rdf+xml 12313 2025-08-01T11:27:48.376795 image/jpeg 3240 2025-08-01T11:27:48.123901 image/jpeg 168230 2025-08-01T11:27:47.214793 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia