# Billy Whiskers, Jr.

By Frances Trego Montgomery.

"Billy Whiskers, Jr." by Frances Trego Montgomery is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young goat named Billy Jr., who is driven by a desire for adventure and yearns to explore the vast, exciting West. Along his journey, he faces various challenges and encounters a number of colorful characters, all while discovering his role as a leader. The opening portion of the book introduces Billy Jr. as he expresses dissatisfaction with his quiet life on the farm. Eager for adventure, he confides in his sister, Day, about his plans to venture westward. Despite her concerns about the dangers he might face, including wolves and the vast distance, Billy Jr. remains resolute. He plans his escape with hopes of joining the ranks of the great goat leaders in the West and begins to gather information on how to make his journey. This section sets the stage for an adventurous tale filled with humor, challenges, and important life lessons reflecting Billy Jr.'s spirited personality. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Illustrator: W. H. Fry
- Subjects: Dogs -- Juvenile fiction; Animals -- Juvenile fiction; Adventure stories; Friendship -- Juvenile fiction; Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction; Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction; Goats -- Juvenile fiction; Mexico -- Juvenile fiction; West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction; Human-animal relationships -- Juvenile fiction

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- [Billy Whiskers Jr.](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/books/librivox/18137) by Frances Trego Montgomery (3 h 18 min, English)

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