Famous pets of famous people by Eleanor Lewis
Read now or download (free!)
| Choose how to read this book | Url | Size | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read online (web) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/69886.html.images | 369 kB | ||||
| EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/69886.epub3.images | 3.4 MB |
Send
to kindle email: |
|||
| EPUB (older E-readers) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/69886.epub.images | 3.4 MB | ||||
| EPUB (no images, older E-readers) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/69886.epub.noimages | 319 kB | ||||
| Kindle | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/69886.kf8.images | 4.0 MB | ||||
| older Kindles | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/69886.kindle.images | 3.9 MB | ||||
| Plain Text UTF-8 | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/69886.txt.utf-8 | 296 kB | ||||
| Download HTML (zip) | https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/69886/pg69886-h.zip | 4.0 MB | ||||
| There may be more files related to this item. | ||||||
About this eBook
| Author | Lewis, Eleanor |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04031526 |
| Title | Famous pets of famous people |
| Original Publication | United States: D Lothrop Company,1892. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "Famous Pets of Famous People" by Eleanor Lewis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the relationships between celebrated individuals and their beloved pets, providing a captivating glimpse into the affectionate bonds that transcended status and fame. The book highlights various literary figures, artists, and royalty, showcasing their unique pets and the roles these animals played in their lives. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone, starting with the picturesque description of Edinburgh, seamlessly intertwining the past with the present. It introduces Sir Walter Scott, revered not only for his literary contributions but also for his genuine love for animals, particularly dogs. The narrative details Scott's fondness for his pets, emphasizing their intelligence and loyalty, especially his dogs Camp and Maida, and reveals poignant aspects of his life, including how his pets comforted him during times of hardship. This introduction hints at the broader theme of the book, which is not only a tribute to notable personalities but also an exploration of how these figures found companionship and solace in their pets. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Domestic animals |
| Subject | Animals -- Anecdotes |
| Subject | Pets |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69886 |
| Release Date | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 62 downloads in the last 30 days. |
| Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free! | |
