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Title: Dogs and All about Them

Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Wendy Crockett

Summary: "Dogs and All About Them" by Robert Leighton is a comprehensive handbook on canine breeds and their characteristics, likely written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the increasing popularity of dogs as companions and household pets during this time, detailing the various breeds and offering practical guidelines for breeding and care. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the historical relationship between dogs and humans, highlighting the evolving fascination with different breeds. Leighton reflects on the domestication process, tracing the lineage of the modern dog back to its wild ancestors. He also outlines the upcoming chapters, which promise to deliver thorough insights into specific breeds and their traits, starting with a general history of the dog. This introductory portion not only establishes the book's structure but also conveys a sense of authority on the subject, infused with both historical context and the author's evident passion for canine companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Leighton, Robert, 1859-1934

EBook No.: 10991

Published: Feb 1, 2004

Downloads: 118

Language: English

Subject: Dogs

LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-10T07:39:05Z Dogs and All about Them

This edition has images.

Title: Dogs and All about Them

Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Wendy Crockett

Summary: "Dogs and All About Them" by Robert Leighton is a comprehensive handbook on canine breeds and their characteristics, likely written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the increasing popularity of dogs as companions and household pets during this time, detailing the various breeds and offering practical guidelines for breeding and care. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the historical relationship between dogs and humans, highlighting the evolving fascination with different breeds. Leighton reflects on the domestication process, tracing the lineage of the modern dog back to its wild ancestors. He also outlines the upcoming chapters, which promise to deliver thorough insights into specific breeds and their traits, starting with a general history of the dog. This introductory portion not only establishes the book's structure but also conveys a sense of authority on the subject, infused with both historical context and the author's evident passion for canine companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Leighton, Robert, 1859-1934

EBook No.: 10991

Published: Feb 1, 2004

Downloads: 118

Language: English

Subject: Dogs

LoCC: Agriculture: Animal culture

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:10991:3 2004-02-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Leighton, Robert en 1