Wind in the Willows

Cultural

(1908) A classic children's fantasy by the British writer Kenneth Grahame. Originally intended only as bedtime stories for his son, this idyllic tale of the English countryside and river banks chronicles the adventures of Mr. Toad, Mole, Rat, and their friend, Badger.

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The meadow and river were the inspiration for The Wind In The Willows.

From BBC

Others include a meadow and river site in the area that inspired The Wind In The Willows and a spot in Yorkshire where the River Swale flows in waterfalls over limestone steps.

From BBC

The River Pang in Berkshire is regarded by some as one of the inspirations for Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows classics.

From BBC

The print that sold for the record fee on Wednesday once belonged to "The Wind in the Willows" author Kenneth Grahame.

From Barron's

The copy due to be auctioned once belonged to "The Wind in the Willows" author Kenneth Grahame.

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