The Heart of a Dog - Illustrated - Terhune, Albert Payson
34,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in 1-2 Wochen
payback
17 °P sammeln
  • Broschiertes Buch

The Heart of a Dog is a lovely collection of short stories written by the immortal writer of collie and dog tales, Albert P. Terhune. This book contains a range of heart-warming adventures based around the canine residents of Terhune's Sunnybank kennels and includes the famous Lad. This text is sure to make the reader laugh and cry in equal amounts and is guaranteed to be a challenge to put down. A must-read for any lover of dogs, Terhune's delightful work continues to entertain adults and children alike, imparting life lessons sure to be remembered by his readers for years to come. Albert…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
The Heart of a Dog is a lovely collection of short stories written by the immortal writer of collie and dog tales, Albert P. Terhune. This book contains a range of heart-warming adventures based around the canine residents of Terhune's Sunnybank kennels and includes the famous Lad. This text is sure to make the reader laugh and cry in equal amounts and is guaranteed to be a challenge to put down. A must-read for any lover of dogs, Terhune's delightful work continues to entertain adults and children alike, imparting life lessons sure to be remembered by his readers for years to come. Albert Payson Terhune was a famous American author, journalist, and dog breeder. We are proud to republish this scarce book with a new introductory biography so that it can be enjoyed by discerning readers for generations to come.
Autorenporträt
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.