Lad: A Dog
Author:
Albert Payson Terhune
Publication:
1919 by E. P. Dutton & Co., Inc.
Genre:
Animal Story, Fiction
Pages:
349
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Like most of the dog-stories this book of "Lad" tales is about a real dog.
The name of Mr. Terhune's dear old "Sunnybank Lad" is known to every collie-lover in the country. These stories will explain why.
Lad's blue blood, his beauty, his intelligence and honor, courage and devotion, not only made him celebrated in life, but will continue to gain him lovers and friends now that he has gone the way of all good dogs to the happy hunting-grounds.
Never was there a more wonderful example of a dog-comrade than Lad. If you are a dog-lover, you will find a dog-lover's joy in these chronicles of a perfect companionship. If you never owned or loved a dog, all the more read and understand what the fellowship and love of a dog can mean.
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Albert Payson Terhune
1872 - 1942American
Albert Payson Terhune wrote two volumes of autobiography, Now That I'm Fifty and To the Best of My Memory.... See more
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Lad a Dog 
Reprinted in 2020 by Living Book Press
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Lad: A Dog
Reviewed by Sara Masarik
The strength of this book lies in Terhune’s ability to bring the world of dogs to life. His language is rich and descriptive, painting vivid pictures of the interactions between Lad and his human family, his experiences at show competitions, and his interactions with other dogs. Each chapter showcases a different aspect of Lad’s character, whether it’s his fierce protection of his home, his gentle patience with his female companion, or his unwavering devotion to his owners.
Lad: A Dog
Reviewed by Sherry Early
The stories in Lad, and they are, like those in the Herriot books, separate stories tied together by continuing characters, are about a collie dog owned by a gentleman farmer in New Jersey. Lad, a sort of composite of all of the collies owned by Terhune over the years, lives on The Place and follows The Law of obedience and loyalty to The Master and Mistress. When he’s not being brave and clever, Lad likes to chase squirrels and lord it over the other collies on The Place.
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