The Lost History of the Canine Race
Our 15,000-Year Love Affair With Dogs
by Mary Elizabeth Thurston
ISBN: 0836205480
ISBN-13: 9780836205480
Format: Hardcover
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Summary
A history of the role dogs have played in the spiritual and emotional evolution of humans.
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"Thurston's affection for dogs is everywhere evident: Readers will sense her outrage at their mistreatment and exploitation, her approval of societies that give dogs respect. A fascinating slice of cultural history, and a sterling tribute to dogs through the centuries."
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Pub
Published date: 1996
Size: 6.25 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 1.5 pounds
Pages: 301
Publisher's Notes
Traces the history of the dog from pre-Columbian North America and ancient Egypt and Rome through Europe's feudal age and England's Victorian era to today.
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The Lost History of the Canine Race: Our 15,000-Year Love Affair With Dogs
Mary Elizabeth Thurston
Andrews Mcmeel Pub. Used - Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers! Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information) Offered by Better World Books (United States)
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The Lost History of the Canine Race : Our 15,000-Year Love Affair with Dogs
Thurston, Mary Elizabeth
Kansas City, Missouri:: Andrews and McMeel , 1996 A beautiful, pristine copy. Bright, shiny, clean, square, and tight. Sharp corners. The Dust Jacket is NOT price clipped (24.95). No chips. No tears. No creases. No owner's name or bookplate. No remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. Illustrated with photographs throughout, including 16 pages in full-color. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. From the Dust Jacket: "Tracing the history of the canine race, Mary Elizabeth Thurston paints a revealing portrait of humanity's oldest and most enduring ally. From pre-Columbian North America to ancient Egypt and Rome, through Europe's feudal age, Renaissance and revolutions, dogs have played a significant role in our developing social conscience. It is through studying this past that our present relationship with dogs, take on fuller meaning, especially as humanity becomes increasingly isolated from the natural world... In chapters on grooming and accessories, dog food, and burial practices, she demonstrates how dogs have come to reflect the values of their human owners.". First Edition. Hard Cover. As New condition./As New dust jacket.. 8vo. xii, 301pp.. ( more information) Offered by About Books (United States)
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The Lost History of the Canine Race: Our 15,000-Year Love Affair With Dogs
Thurston, Mary Elizabeth
Kansas City MO: Andrews McMeel, 1996. Larger book, green cloth spine, light brown-marbled boards, gilt lettering very bright on spine, 301 pages, small photos throughout, color photo section. DJ glossy and colorfully designed with illustration of dogs at front left. DJ and book, both As New.. Hard Cover. As New/As New. ( more information) Offered by Callaghan Books South (United States)
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The Lost History of the Canine Race: Our 15,000-Year Love Affair With Dogs
Thurston, Mary Elizabeth
Riverside, New Jersey, U.S.A.: Andrews McMeel, 1996. Large book, black cloth spine, black boards, very bright gilt lettering and line design on spine, 301 pages, illustrations throughout, color section. DJ glossy colorfully designed with three color-tinted illustrations at front left. DJ and book, both As New.. Hard Cover. As New/As New. ( more information) Offered by Callaghan Books South (United States)
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