Gordon Stables

Sable and White - The Autobiography of a Show Collie (A Vintage Dog Books Breed Classic) (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This moving but charming novel of a collie's turbulent life, was first published in 1893. It is now both expensive and very hard to find in its first edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it, using the original text and beautiful engravings and illustrations by Harrison Weir and Miss Winifred Austen. "Luath" is a sable and white collie of excellent parentage. His story is told in the first person. It takes the reader through his doggie life with its idyllic puppy days, then on through many terrible experiences, interspersed with some happier adventures, to his eventual retirement. A series of owners, some kind, some cruel, use him for both gain and pleasure. From the show benches of that era, to the sad world of lost dogs, life with the gypsies and numerous other escapades, our hero, oft accompanied by his Pug chum, Jim, tells a thrilling tale of a dogs life in Victorian England. This lengthy work consists of two hundred and seventy nine pages illustrated with vintage engravings. It will prove a fascinating read for all dog lovers, and especially for the collie enthusiast. "And the dog is still the faithful, Still the loving friend of man Ever ready at his bidding, Doing for him all he can." Many of the earliest dog books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read Books Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 296
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781528769525
• Artikelnr.: 60683181

Autorenporträt

Gordon Stables turn out to be a prolific nineteenth-century Scottish author, physician, and naval officer, whose works regularly revolved spherical maritime and journey troubles. One of his exceptional creations, "Wild Adventures spherical the Pole," continues to seize the imaginations of readers. Published inside the late 19th century, this e-book is a thrilling and innovative story of polar exploration. "Wild Adventures round the Pole" takes readers on a charming adventure to the Arctic, where Stables weaves a story filled with daring exploits, breathtaking landscapes, and encounters with the cruel realities of the frozen frontier. Gordon Stables' writing is understood for its shiny descriptions and his deep knowledge of the seafaring lifestyles. His reviews as a naval officer lent authenticity to his maritime narratives, permitting readers to feel the loosen up of the polar winds and the push of excitement as explorers braved the unknown. Stables' works often convey strong moral undertones, emphasizing courage, camaraderie, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity. "Wild Adventures round the Pole" is not any exception, as it encourages readers to undertaking into the uncharted territories of their very personal lives with a feel of marvel and resolution.