Excerpt: ...and several others blocking the way as they stood about, I hopped out to drive them out of the way. But an old cow with a calf instead of running away from me as I supposed she would do, took after me and I was so busy dodging her that I did not notice another cow until I ran right into her. And she quickly lowered her head and hooked me out of the road and over the fence. It was Stubby's and Button's frantic efforts to escape that had caused all the fun and laughter. ToList (Page 62 ) "Now in this field was a flock of sheep quietly 83 sleeping in the shade of a tree, an old ram with immense horns watching over them. I landed in the midst of the flock, which woke them up in a hurry and they jumped up and ran off, frightened almost to pieces at a strange dog falling in their midst. And the stupid things, instead of waiting to see if I was going to hurt them or not, all jumped up and ran baaing in all directions. This probably made the old ram, their leader, disgusted at them for being so foolish as to be afraid of so small a dog as I, and equally angry to think they had no more confidence in his ability to protect them from harm. And as they had all run off, so he could not vent his spite on them, he took it out on me and as I was looking for a place to crawl through the barbed wire fence he came up behind me and kindly butted me over. "I must have made a funny picture hunting for a place to get through the fence, all unconscious of the old ram coming toward me and then being lifted over by a big butt. Anyway, when I landed in the middle of the road, I heard Mr. Noland laughing as if he would split his sides. And he called out, 'Excuse me for laughing at you, my little stubby-tailed dog, but I never saw anything so funny in my life! Hope you are not hurt, for I should hate to have you hurt when you were trying to do a favor for me. If another contrary old cow gets in the road, I'll run into her and boost her off the road myself.' Which he did later...

Frances Trego Montgomery, who also wrote as F. G. Wheeler (1858-1925) was an American author. Her works include: The Wonderful Electric Elephant (1903), Billy Whiskers: The Autobiography of a Goat (1903), Billy Whiskers' Kids (1903), On a Lark to the Planets (1904), Billy Whiskers, Jr. (1904), Billy Whiskers Friends (1906), Billy Whiskers, Jr. and His Chums (1907), Billy Whiskers Travels (1907), Billy Whiskers' Grandchildren (1909), Billy Whiskers at the Fair (1909), Billy Whiskers Kidnaped (1910), Billy Whiskers at the Circus (1913), Pigs and Piggies (1914), Zip: The Adventures of a Frisky Fox Terrier (1917), Billy Whiskers' Adventures (1920) and Billy Whiskers in the Movies (1921).

Claude Wheeler is a young man who was born after the American frontier has vanished. The son of a successful farmer and an intensely pious mother, Wheeler is guaranteed a comfortable livelihood. Nevertheless, Wheeler views himself as a victim of his father's success and his own inexplicable malaise.Thus, devoid of parental and spousal love, Wheeler finds a new purpose to his life in France, a faraway country that only existed for him in maps before the First World War. Will Wheeler ever succeed in his new goal? The novel is inspired from real-life events and also won the Pulitzer Prize in 1923.

Everywhere the Yellow Kid looks he sees money—too bad it's yours.

Frances Trego Montgomery's 'Billy Whiskers: The Autobiography of a Goat' is a charming children's book that follows the hilarious and adventurous life of Billy Whiskers, a mischievous goat with a knack for getting into trouble. Written in a whimsical and engaging style, Montgomery's book is full of vivid descriptions and lighthearted humor that will captivate young readers. Set in a pastoral setting, the book provides a unique glimpse into the life of a goat and the antics he gets up to. With its episodic structure and lively narrative, 'Billy Whiskers' is a wonderful example of early 20th-century children's literature.Frances Trego Montgomery was inspired to write 'Billy Whiskers' by her love of animals and her interest in storytelling for children. As a prolific author of children's books, Montgomery understood the importance of combining entertainment with moral lessons, and 'Billy Whiskers' is no exception. Her vibrant imagination and love for animals shine through in this delightful book.I highly recommend 'Billy Whiskers: The Autobiography of a Goat' to parents looking for a classic and endearing children's book that will entertain and educate young readers. Montgomery's timeless tale of Billy Whiskers is sure to bring joy and laughter to children of all ages.

Billy Whiskers recounts his adventures including how he "Gives the Boys a Ducking in the Mill Pond," "Joins the Fire Patrol, " and "Becomes a Performer in the Circus.