Thornton W Burgess

Thornton W. Burgess was an American author and conservationist known for his children's stories, particularly the 'Old Mother West Wind' series, which introduced beloved animal characters and promoted themes of nature and wildlife conservation. He wrote over 170 books and 15,000 newspaper stories, earning the nickname 'Bedtime Story-Man' for his daily column. Burgess was a dedicated advocate for conservationism, founding organizations like the Green Meadow Club and the Radio Nature League.