Dog of the High Sierras - Terhune, Albert Payson
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This classic book contains a heart-warming story written by the master of dog-based literature, Albert Terhune. a brilliant tale of courage and loyalty, this book features Gray Dawn, a much beloved recurring canine in Terhune's work, and constitutes a perfect example of why dogs are man's best friend. Delightfully written with the passion fans of Terhune's work have come to expect, Dog of the Sierra is a must-read for dog-lovers of all ages and has been elected for modern republication in the hope that it can continue to be read and enjoyed for generations to come. Albert Payson Terhune (1872…mehr

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This classic book contains a heart-warming story written by the master of dog-based literature, Albert Terhune. a brilliant tale of courage and loyalty, this book features Gray Dawn, a much beloved recurring canine in Terhune's work, and constitutes a perfect example of why dogs are man's best friend. Delightfully written with the passion fans of Terhune's work have come to expect, Dog of the Sierra is a must-read for dog-lovers of all ages and has been elected for modern republication in the hope that it can continue to be read and enjoyed for generations to come. Albert Payson Terhune (1872 -1942) was an American author, journalist, and passionate dog breeder, most famous for his numerous books detailing the adventures of dogs. This scarce antiquarian book was first published in 1951 and is proudly republished here with a new introductory biography of the author.
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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.