For the Love of a Dog: Classic Bird Dog Stories (Hardcover)

~ Darren Brown (Editor), Brett Smith (Illustrator) "This story first appeared in the September 28, 1956, issue of Collier's magazine, back in a time when sporting stories were often featured in national..." (more)
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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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 268 pages
• Publisher: Wilderness Adventures Press (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885106807
• ISBN-13: 978-1885106803
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,159,181 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars You dont need to love a dog to enjoy this book!, June 6, 2001

By	John Cowan (United States) - See all my reviews

You dont need to love a dog to enjoy this book, but if you dont have a dog now, when your done you may want one!!! I purchased this book because I have a passion for bird hunting, loyal dogs and a good book that refers to both and this book does just that. There are many short stories in the book, some may even bring a tear to your eye. Definetly worth the read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book of Short Stories, July 19, 2007

By	T. Goode (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you like the thrill of a good bird dog nad bird hunting, enjoy sitting down and reading short stories about hunting then this would be a good read.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely Book, October 21, 2008

By	R. Dufresne "Hunter" (Nashua NH) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you have a soft spot in your heart for man's best friend and love to hunt, this book is a must-read. The relationship the author has with his dogs can only be understood by those that have experienced the same with their own dogs.