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Thornton W Burgess (1874-1965) was an American conservationist and author of children's stories. He wrote more than 170 books about the animals of the Green Meadows and the Green Forest in popular storybooks that taught generations of children about nature.

Some of Thornton W Burgess' popular works include Old Mother West Wind (1910), The Adventures of Reddy Fox (1912), The Adventures of Buster Bear (1920), Along the Way to Rainbow Lake (1925), and Grandfather Frog (1916).

Thornton W Burgess's works often explore themes such as ecology, conservation, wildlife, friendship, respect for nature, relationships with animals, and the value of hard work. He also emphasized values like honesty, kindness, bravery and selflessness.

While he wrote mostly fiction for children, Thornton W Burgess drew inspiration from his own life experiences growing up on a farm in Maryland. He also drew upon elements from Native American oral traditions which he encountered while working as a park ranger in New York State’s Adirondack Park.

Yes, many of his books deal directly with environmental issues by showing how humans can have an impact on wildlife habitats. In addition to exploring these topics in fiction form, he also wrote several non-fiction books focused solely on promoting responsible stewardship of natural resources and ecosystems.

Yes! Actor James Stewart famously read aloud many stories from the Bedtime Story Books series written by TWB to his daughters when they were small children. Years later Stewart would visit TWB's birthplace in Sandwich Massachusetts to memorialize him by planting a white pine tree near his childhood home.

Although originally written for an older audience during the early 1900s, modern generations have been exposed to TWB’s work through adaptations like animated films and cartoons which are still broadcast today on TV channels such as Disney Junior or PBS Kids Sprout Network.

Yes! The THORNTONWBURGESS Museum & Zoo is located in East Sandwich Massachusetts – where TWB lived until 1929 – honoring his major contribution towards educational awareness about bird and animal life for young audiences around the world. It features interactive exhibits about wildlife conservation that teach visitors about stewardship of nature through fun activities like painting, live animal encounters and puppet shows inspired by TBW originals stories like Peter Rabbit or Grandfather Frog tales.

Yes! In 1964; he was awarded the Presidential Medal for Merit – one of US's highest honors - presented personally by President Lyndon B Johnson at The White House Rose Garden Ceremony which recognized individuals who served their country during WWII.