Showing results for "Dogs" in Literary History & Criticism

It should have been a beautiful moment between a man and his dog. Philip Womack made a quip about Cerberus, the three-headed hell-hound, but for Una, the beloved lurcher, it was all Greek. Then she ran off after a squirrel. And Womack was left to wonder what else she didn’t know about the...

A delightful story for children about a dog's adventures with his animal friends in the wide world. - Summary by jhedrick

In this “little gem” (Washington Independent Review of Books),Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Barry learns how to age happily from his old but joyful dog, Lucy. As Dave Barry turns seventy—not happily—he realizes that his dog, Lucy, is...

Step back into the dawn of American history with Elizabethan Sea-Dogs, where the spirit of the citizen, colonist, and pioneer comes alive! This captivating exploration reveals the daring adventurers of the Elizabethan era who paved the way for future generations in the New World. Under the brilliant leadership of Sir Francis Drake, the first of the modern admirals, English sailors claimed their dominion over the sea. Known as Sea-Dogs, they opened the gateway for explorers and settlers seeking their fortunes in America. Discover how this century of maritime quests and naval warfare laid the ...

Immerse yourself in the joyful and heartwarming world of "Dogs and Puppies," where the bond between humans and their furry companions takes center stage. This podcast celebrates the playful antics, loyal friendships, and endearing moments that only dogs and puppies can bring into our lives. With each episode featuring a new complete audiobook, listeners can expect a delightful assortment of stories that explore various breeds, adventures, and the unique personalities of our canine friends. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that capture the essence of companionship,...

An R rated, comedic free dive into the doom and gloom of the horror world.

If you don't like Christmas stories, don't read this one! And if you don't like dogs I don't know just what to advise you to do! For I warn you perfectly frankly that I am distinctly pro-dog and distinctly pro-Christmas, and would like to bring to this little story whatever whiff of fir-balsam I can cajole from the make-believe forest in my typewriter, and every glitter of tinsel, smudge of toy candle, crackle of wrapping paper, that my particular brand of brain and ink can conjure up on a single keyboard! And very large-sized dogs shall romp through every page! And the mercury shiver ...

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the icy expanses of Northern North America, where the spirit of adventure and the bond between humans and dogs take center stage. This podcast invites listeners to explore the gripping tales of winter expeditions, highlighting the challenges and triumphs faced by those who dared to traverse the frozen wilderness. With each episode featuring a new complete audiobook, audiences can immerse themselves in a series of unique explorations that capture the essence of survival, resilience, and the beauty of nature in its harshest form. Delve into narratives ...

This volume deals with a series of journeys taken with a dog team over the winter trails in the interior of Alaska. The title might have claimed fourteen or fifteen thousand miles instead of ten, for the book was projected and the title adopted some years ago, and the journeys have continued. But ten thousand is a good round titular number, and is none the worse for being well within the mark. Besides the physical attractions of this country, it has a gentle aboriginal population that arouses in many ways the respect and the sympathy of all kindly people; and it has some of the hardiest and ...

Dive into a realm of adventure and intrigue with "Bulldog Drummond," where the thrill of espionage and daring exploits take center stage. This podcast invites listeners to explore tales of bravery, cunning, and the relentless pursuit of justice, reflecting the spirit of a courageous ex-officer turned detective. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, allowing you to discover a rotating collection of gripping narratives that delve into international conspiracies, high-stakes missions, and the complexities of heroism. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that ...

Yvonne Done shares her experiences of dog ownership and knows only too well the pain of giving up a dog. These experiences led her to look for a better way of building a good relationship with her dogs and has crystallized her ideas into six simple steps to achieve a better bond with a dog.

The title says it all: stories about dogs. - Summary by david wales

This collection of stories about dogs and the people they own was published in 1918. The story proceeds leisurely with much information about different breeds of dogs. The author obviously likes both boys and dogs. ( David Wales)

In this “little gem” (Washington Independent Review of Books),Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist and New York Times bestselling author Dave Barry learns how to age happily from his old but joyful dog, Lucy. As Dave Barry turns seventy—not happily—he realizes that his dog, Lucy, is...

Stories in which ghosts of dogs figure. This is chapter 2, Apparitions Of Dogs, of the book Animal Ghosts Or, Animal Hauntings and the Hereafter. - Summary by david wales

It is not surprising that dogs, beloved by so many, have received many poetic tributes throughout history. Here the author has gathered together short verses celebrating dogs. From the well-known poets to the less-known, each verse honors our canine friends. - Summary by Larry Wilson

This fictional work is written in 1st person by the dog himself. It's a cute story of the adventures in the life of a noble dog who is appropriately named, Job. The canine society in which he lives is an interesting parallel to human society. (Summary by Allyson Hester)

Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the United Kingdom, in both prose and verse, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1907, at the age of 42, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first English-language writer to receive the prize and its youngest recipient to date. He was also sounded out for the British Poet Laureateship and on several occasions for a knighthood, both of which he declined. - Summary by Wikipedia

Mark Twain for Dog Lovers combines one of America's most beloved authors and dogs. Twain specialist R. Kent Rasmussen traces the history of dogs in Twain's life—from the ones he knew personally, like his daughter's dog which he took in after she died, to the foreign dogs he saw on his travels...

Set in the exciting North American frontier this tale of a rescued dog and its loyalty and help to its new master really underlines the old saying that a dog is a man's best friend. The book really is a story of adventure in the early Western prairies not just about the dog. It is more what it was like to hunt a buffalo and live at a time when the Indians presented a problem and also how the early settlers dealt with them. It touches on things that were new to the people at the time Ballantyne wrote it. Crusoe was won by a young lad in a shooting contest as well as a rifle. And as the boy and ...