Neddy An Autobiography of a Donkey by Edited Charles Welsh (told to him by Gertrude Selion) published by H. M. Caldwell 1905. Illustrated. Caldwell’s Animal Autobiographical Series.
Preface: The leading incident of this autobiography of a donkey actually occurred, and the scene at the police station was described by the Times newspaper at the time of the trial. Two others are taken from a French source.
This is a delightful story of adventure and love, told through the eyes of Neddy. Neddy runs away and thus gets stolen from his mistress and is sorely used for three years. Eventually he is called into court as she tries to prove to a judge that he is the donkey that was stolen from her. Heart warming and humorous, if you love animals, Neddy, will win you over.
Neddy, The Autobiography of a Donkey. This story by Gertrude Selion is the third in the Animal Autobirography Series. The idea of this series originated in part from the great success of “Black Beauty.” The aim is to foster a kindly spirit in the young toward dumb animals, and also to cultivate the powers if observation. Between the two traits of sympathy and mental alertness, a child ought to be helped to character. This particular narrative runs through eight chapters of interesting experience. Neddy runs away, Neddy goes to the fair, Neddy changes masters, and Neddy does a great many things that may well entertain older readers as well as children. It tends to make the whole world kin, the world of varied creations. - review from 1905
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