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This 320-page biography relates the compelling story of a renowned naturalist, children’s author and radio pioneer who was distinguished by his contribution to 20th century conservation and environmental reform as much as his reputation as the beloved author of children’s nature stories.   

Nature's Ambassador
The Legacy of 
THORNTON W. BURGESS

Book no.1

Learn about Events during the
150th Anniversary Celebration

Radio Boston (wbur.org):
Sandwich Celebrates 150th Birthday
of Children's Author Thornton Burgess

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