American writer who, drawing on the bedtime stories he told to his son, published fifty-four books of stories for children, many featuring a cast of animals with human names and behavior. Signed book: Lightfoot the Dear. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1921. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 205 pages. Signed and inscribed on the third free end page, “Signed specially for Wick by his story friend, Thornton W. Burgess, April 4, 1953.” In fine condition, with some light wear to cover and spine, and pencil notation at bottom of signed page. R&R COA.
