The Greatest Dog Stories Ever Told is an enthralling compilation of some of the most moving and illuminating stories ever penned on the subject of our canine companions. The stories in this book can stand on their own, but once you read one you'll want to read them all! Here, you'll find selections from renowned writers of the genre such as Jack London, James Thurber, and Willie Morris, as well as a few surprise contributions from writers more famous in other fields, such as Ray Bradbury and Thomas Mann. Also included in this collection are stories from Will Rogers, P. G. Wodehouse, Peter Mayle, and Stephen J. Bodio. Any dog lover is sure to find The Greatest Dog Stories Ever Told impossible to put down. In the thirty-six stories in this fascinating collection you will meet all kinds of dogs-sled dogs, herding dogs, hunting and birding dogs, family pets and movie stars. There's a story of a dog who was a growing boy's best friend, and even a man who was a dog in another life. These dogs will make you laugh, make you cry, but most of all, they will make you realize just why humans adore their dogs so much.

Thirty unforgettable dog tales by some of the world's finest writers.

The Greatest Dog Stories Ever Told is a compulsively readable collection of some of the most moving and illuminating stories ever penned on the subject of our canine companions. Here, you'll find selections from renowned writers of the genre such as Jack London, James Thurber, and Willie Morris as well as a few surprise contributions from writers more famous in other fields, such as Ray Bradbury and Thomas Mann. With gems from Will Rogers, P.G. Wodehouse, Peter Mayle, Stephen J. Bodio, and many others, you'll find The Greatest Dog Stories Ever Told hard to put down.

Since canines first joined humans around the fire—perhaps as far back as 100,000 years ago—the two species have enjoyed a mutually rewarding relationship. The bond between people and their dogs is like no other. Dogs are our best friends, our co-workers, our guardians, and often, our rescuers. They serve us, adore us, entertain us, work for and with us, but most of all they warm our hearts. The perfect gift for any dog lover, The Greatest Dog Stories Ever Told is a compulsively readable collection of some of the most moving and illuminating stories ever penned on the subject of our canine companions. Readers will find selections from renowned writers of the genre such as Jack London, James Thurber, and Willie Morris, as well as a few surprise contributions from writers more famous in other fields, including Ray Bradbury and Thomas Mann. With gems from Will Rogers, P. G. Wodehouse, Peter Mayle, Stephen J. Bodio, and many others, The Greatest Dog Stories Ever Told is hard to put down. In the thirty-six stories in this fascinating collection, dog lovers will have the pleasure of meeting all kinds of canines—sled dogs, herding dogs, hunting and birding dogs, family pets and movie stars, a dog who was a growing boy's best friend, and even a man who was a dog in another life. These dogs will make readers laugh and make them cry, but most of all they will make them realize just why humans adore their dogs.

Thirty-six stories about dogs from some of the world's most famous writers.

"I don't regard nature as a spectator sport." -Ed Zern, 1985 Hunting is a serious business-but it's also about camaraderie, achievements and failures, seeing new places, and revisiting cherished ones. The true stories here feature a variety of game, in locations that range from high Yukon Territory mountain peaks to lowland swamps off of Mobile Bay, Alabama. This is an indispensable volume for all lovers and students of the natural world. If your definition of home includes fields and marshes, creeks and river bottoms, plains and mountains, consider this required reading.

The author shares his memories of his favorite dog, Colter, and the diverse ways in which he transformed the author's life, in a look at the dynamic relationship between humans and dogs.