Ballads, Founded on Anecdotes Relating to Animals

"Ballads, Founded on Anecdotes Relating to Animals" by William Hayley is a series of poems that tells tales of animals to teach important lessons. The collection shares different stories to show how animals can be loyal, brave, and connected to people. For example, one poem tells of a dog named Fido who bravely dies to save his owner, Edward. Another story features a wise elephant that gently saves a gardener from a dangerous tiger. Hayley uses these touching stories to emphasize friendship, sacrifice, and how noble animals can be, and to inspire readers to appreciate and care for them.