Great American Dog Stories

Lyons Press Classic

Edited by Nancy Butler and Lamar Underwood

Dogs serve us, adore us, entertain us, work for and with us, but most of all they warm our hearts. An homage to our canine companions, Great American Dog Stories presents a collection of enduring tales penned by an impressive array of authors. These are stories to laugh, weep, and shake your head over, knowing that the nature of dogs (and their human friends) has not altered in all the years since these stories were first written. Exemplars of unconditional love, dogs offer companionship without complaint and loyalty without a price.

Whether these stories make you laugh or cry, they will also make you appreciate our most loyal friends. Great American Dog Stories is a rich treasury, filled with tales of unforgettable dogs, that will make a perfect gift for any dog lover.

With contributions from O. Henry • Jack London • Stephen Crane • Bret Harte • and many others.

Globe Pequot / Lyons Press

Pages: 304 • Trim: 5½ x 8½

978-1-4930-4914-1 • Paperback • January 2021 • $16.00 • (£11.99)

978-1-4930-5857-0 • eBook • January 2021 • $15.00 • (£11.99)

Series: Classic

Subjects: Pets / General, Pets / Dogs / General

Great American Dog Stories

Lyons Press Classic

Paperback

eBook

Summary

Dogs serve us, adore us, entertain us, work for and with us, but most of all they warm our hearts. An homage to our canine companions, Great American Dog Stories presents a collection of enduring tales penned by an impressive array of authors. These are stories to laugh, weep, and shake your head over, knowing that the nature of dogs (and their human friends) has not altered in all the years since these stories were first written. Exemplars of unconditional love, dogs offer companionship without complaint and loyalty without a price.

Whether these stories make you laugh or cry, they will also make you appreciate our most loyal friends. Great American Dog Stories is a rich treasury, filled with tales of unforgettable dogs, that will make a perfect gift for any dog lover.

With contributions from O. Henry • Jack London • Stephen Crane • Bret Harte • and many others.

Details

Globe Pequot / Lyons Press

Pages: 304 • Trim: 5½ x 8½

978-1-4930-4914-1 • Paperback • January 2021 • $16.00 • (£11.99)

978-1-4930-5857-0 • eBook • January 2021 • $15.00 • (£11.99)

Series: Classic

Subjects: Pets / General, Pets / Dogs / General

Author

Nancy Butler, historical fiction author, has published two novellas and eleven novels, including the RITA award-winning Rake's Retreat, as well as The Quotable Lover and The Greatest Romance Stories Ever Told. A lifelong dog lover, she lives in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Lamar Underwood is the former editor-in-chief of Sports Afield and Outdoor Life magazines. He is the author of the novel On Dangerous Ground, and is editor of numerous anthologies for Lyons Press. These include: The Greatest Fishing Stories Ever Told, The Greatest Adventure Stories Ever Told, War Stories, and many others. He lives in Pennington, New Jersey.