A Dog's History Of America
How Our Best Friend Explored, Conquered, and Settled a Continent
Published on 26. November 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
384 pages
978-1-4683-0266-0 (ISBN)
Description
In the New World, wherever humans have gone, dogs have been their close companions. In this revelatory history, Mark Derr looks at the ways in which we have used canines - as sled dogs, sheepdogs, Seeing Eye dogs, guard dogs show dogs and more - as he tracks changes in American culture and society. Derr weaves a remarkable tapestry of heroism, betrayal, tragedy, kindness, abuse and unique companionship. The result is an enlightening perspective on American history through the eyes of humanity's best friend.
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Edition
Reprint
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
18 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 137 mm
Weight
324 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4683-0266-0 (9781468302660)
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Mark Derr is the author of five books, including How the Dog Became the Dog, published by Overlook in 2011. His articles and commentary have appeared in The New York Times, Atlantic Monthly, Natural History, Smithsonian. and many other publications. He lives in Miami Beach.