Albert Payson Terhune

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The Way of a Dog - Being the Further Adventures of Gray Dawn and Some Others (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

The Way of a Dog - Being the Further Adventures of Gray Dawn and Some Others is a rare book written by the master of dog-based narrative, Albert Payson Terhune. The sequel to 'Gray Dawn', this book details the adventures of one of Terhune's most famous canine creations, eloquently written and enthused with the soul and passion fans of his work have come to expect. A beautiful addition to any dog-lovers collection, this book promises so make its reader howl with laughter and weep with sorrow as they follow the endearing misadventures of Grey Dawn - a must-read for any fan of Terhune's work. Albert Payson Terhune was an American author, journalist, and dog breeder, most famous for his books detailing the adventures of his beloved collies. Originally published in 1932, this rare book has been chosen to republication because of its literary value and is proudly republished here with a new introductory biography of its author.

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Autor

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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read Books Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 346
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. April 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781473392625
• Artikelnr.: 40778492