The History of the World in Fifty Dogs
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327 pages · Released Oct 15, 2019 · Abrams
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This illustrated essay collection celebrates dogs throughout history with engaging, age-appropriate storytelling. While it touches on historical events (some involving violence or death), the focus remains on the dogs themselves and their human bonds rather than graphic depictions. The book is primarily educational and heartwarming, offering children a unique lens into world history through animal companions.
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Illustrated stories about dogs that knew how to sit, stay, and witness history—from the loyal Greyfriars Bobby to Lizzie Borden's Boston Terriers. Most dog lovers know Fido and Laika, but how about Martha, Paul McCartney's Old English Sheepdog? Or Peritas, Alexander the Great's trusted canine companion? As long as ther... Illustrated stories about dogs that knew how to sit, stay, and witness history—from the loyal Greyfriars Bobby to Lizzie Borden's Boston Terriers. Most dog lovers know Fido and Laika, but how about Martha, Paul McCartney's Old English Sheepdog? Or Peritas, Alexander the Great's trusted canine companion? As long as there have been humans, those humans have had beloved companions—their dogs. From the ancient Egyptians mummifying their pups, to the Indian legend of the king who refused to enter the afterlife unless his dog was allowed there too, to the modern meme and popularity of terms like the corgi sploot, humans are undeniably obsessed with their dogs. Told in short, illustrated essays that are interspersed with both historical and canine factoids, The History of the World in Fifty Dogs brings to life some of history's most memorable moments through the stories of the dogs that saw them happen.
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- Young Adult
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ISBN 9781683357636 · Abrams