| Author |
Huntington, Harry Woodworth |
| Illustrator |
Cain, Neville |
| LoC No. |
12023579
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| Title |
My dog and I : Being a concise treatise of the various breeds of dogs, their origins and uses. Written expressly for the novice, containing a comprehensive mode of treatment both in health and sickness, together with the names of some prominent breeders.
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| Original Publication |
New York: The Caxton Press, 1897.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"My Dog and I" by H. W. Huntington is a comprehensive treatise on dog breeds and their care, written in the late 19th century. This work serves not just as an informative guide for dog enthusiasts and novices, but also offers insights into the origins, characteristics, and care of various breeds. It aims to equip new owners with the knowledge necessary for choosing, treating, and understanding their canine companions. The opening of the book sets the stage for its educational intent, revealing the author's motivation to simplify the complexities of dog ownership, especially for novices. Huntington emphasizes the importance of selecting the right breed and offers practical advice on their treatment in health and sickness. He critiques existing literature for being too technical for beginners, preparing the reader for an accessible and informative journey through the world of dogs, complete with detailed descriptions of numerous breeds and their unique characteristics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
SF: Agriculture: Animal culture
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| Subject |
Dogs
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73034 |
| Release Date |
Feb 26, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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