This heart-warming book tells the story of the runt of a litter of collie who is relinquished in a forest and, through indomitable courage and intelligence, manages to stay alive and learn the ways of the wild. This lovely book was written by the master of dog-based literature Albert Payson Terhune and constitutes a must-read for dog-lovers and fans of Terhune's work, expertly composed with the passion those familiar with his writing have come to expect. Albert Payson Terhune (1872 -1942) was an American author, journalist and avid dog breeder, most renowned for his writing of dog-based…mehr
This heart-warming book tells the story of the runt of a litter of collie who is relinquished in a forest and, through indomitable courage and intelligence, manages to stay alive and learn the ways of the wild. This lovely book was written by the master of dog-based literature Albert Payson Terhune and constitutes a must-read for dog-lovers and fans of Terhune's work, expertly composed with the passion those familiar with his writing have come to expect. Albert Payson Terhune (1872 -1942) was an American author, journalist and avid dog breeder, most renowned for his writing of dog-based literature. Originally published in 1923, this scarce antiquarian book is republished here with a prefatory biography of its author.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Albert Payson Terhune (1872-1942) is well renowned for his endearing canine tales, especially those involving the collie Lad. Terhune was born in Newark, New Jersey, on December 21, 1872, and he grew up to love dogs. Terhune began his writing career as a reporter before rising to prominence as a prolific author. He wrote for a number of periodicals and newspapers, becoming well-known for his articles on outdoor and adventure-related subjects. But it was his canine tales that won him widespread recognition. "Lad: A Dog," one of his most well-known works, was released in 1919. With the enormous popularity of this compilation of tales centered around a Rough Collie named Lad, Terhune became recognized as a top writer of dog books. Due to the book's popularity, Lad stories were written, including "Further Adventures of Lad" (1922) and a number of others. Terhune was a writer as well as a Rough Collider breeder on his Sunnybank estate in New Jersey. He bred champion Collies, and his dogs frequently provided inspiration for his novels. He raised champion Collies. The writings of Albert Payson Terhune honour dogs for their bravery, loyalty, and intelligence by showing them as devoted family members and friends.
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