From the Inside Flap
Few things pull at the heartstrings like the courage and loyalty of a good dog. This anthology gathers many classic stories of bird dogs that illuminate the precious and unbreakable bond that develops between hunter and dog. These stories will strike a familiar chord with dog lovers everywhere. From forgotten classics of a lone hunter and dog enjoying a day afield to field trial epics from the early part of this century, this collection of stories touches on everything about dogs that we hold dear. Read essays from Burton Spiller, George Bird Evans, Ray Holland, John Taintor-Foote and a host of other wonderful writers. Many of these stories have been nearly lost to the modern reader, and we are proud to reintroduce them here.
Stories from Samuel Derieux, Edwyn Sandys, Vereen Bell and Paul Curtis stand among the best dog tales ever written, but have not been in print for many, many years. From the turn of the century to the present day, these stories represent some of the best writing about dogs in America. For anyone who has looked into the face of a dog and seen the love, devotion, and spirit that reside in those guileless eyes, these stories will bring a smile to your lips and a tear to your eye.
