Project Gutenberg 2020-05-06 Public domain in the USA. 145 Stillman, William James 1828 1901 Stillman, W. J. (William James) 15005460 Billy and Hans, My Squirrel Friends: A True History E-text prepared by Richard Tonsing, MWS, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "Billy and Hans, My Squirrel Friends: A True History" by William James Stillman is a heartfelt account written in the late 19th century. This autobiographical narrative recounts the author's experiences with two pet squirrels, Billy and Hans, emphasizing themes of companionship and the moral responsibilities of humans towards animals. The book also serves as a reflection on the intelligence and emotional capacity of these creatures, advocating for a deeper understanding and appreciation of them in the human realm. In this engaging story, Stillman vividly describes how he came to adopt Billy, a playful and affectionate squirrel, and Hans, a more reserved and reluctant companion. The narrative chronicles their daily interactions, showcasing the distinct personalities of each squirrel and their evolving bond. As Billy leans on Stillman for affection and care, Hans ultimately transforms through their relationship, echoing the intense love and companionship that exists between humans and animals. The tale takes a poignant turn as it explores the realities of their lives, the inevitable passage of time, and the emotional depth of love, loss, and connection with these remarkable creatures. Ultimately, this book invites readers to reflect on the nature of affection and the responsibilities that come with companionship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Squirrels QL Text Category: Biographies Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 99042 2025-07-24T13:43:44.376635 text/html 74632 2024-10-18T03:13:49 text/html 307498 2025-07-24T13:43:47.890704 application/epub+zip 305972 2025-07-24T13:43:45.493647 application/epub+zip 101973 2025-07-24T13:43:44.964630 application/epub+zip 342317 2025-07-24T13:43:49.748671 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 313116 2025-07-24T13:43:47.285716 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 125640 2022-09-28T01:17:41.998081 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 78844 2025-07-24T13:43:44.095675 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 58822 2024-10-18T03:13:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16427 2025-07-24T13:43:49.970655 application/rdf+xml 13875 2025-07-24T13:43:45.044665 image/jpeg 2447 2025-07-24T13:43:45.005682 image/jpeg 297787 2025-07-24T13:43:44.405728 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