A pair of living nature guides for children and young adults: The Burgess Animal Book for Children and The Book of Woodcraft written by Ernest Thompson Seton
Titles: The Burgess Animal Book for Children and The Book of Woodcraft
Format: Clothbound Hardcovers
Story Style: Narrative nonfiction nature writing that blends factual animal study and outdoor skills with engaging storytelling. Written in a clear, observational style that encourages curiosity about wildlife, nature study, and practical knowledge of the natural world.
Author: Thornton Burgess and Ernest Thompson Seton
Illustrator: Harrison Cady and none listed
Copyright Years: 1950 and 1922
Publishers: Little, Brown and Company, Boston and Doubleday, Page & Company
Audience: Children (ages 7–12), upper elementary readers, and young adults interested in animals, nature, and outdoor life. Both books are favorites among nature loving families.
Condition: Cover & spine wear noted especially around the edges. The Book of Woodcraft has been well-loved over the years and shows a lot of wear including missing pages in the front of the book including the endpapers and half title pages. No other missing pages noted. There is a bookplate on the inside of The Burgess book. No writing noted. Both books have cracked front hinges noted. Please be sure to view all photos as they are part of the visual descriptions.
At Log Cabin Vintage, we carry a selection of Thornton W. Burgess books from antique editions like this one, to modern, reading copies your whole family can enjoy. Please visit the collection to add more Burgess books to your bookshelf here.
