Buy this book on-line Bush, Wendy : ASCENT OF DOG, WORKING DOGS IN THE WESTDetselig Enterprises, Calgary, AB, 1998 ISBN 1550591746
New book, no markings. French flaps. B/w & colour illustrations. The dog has been a working member of the family throughout history. This book explores the working relationship between man and dog in the West. From travois and sled in Native pre-history, through the paw prints of Hollywood's canine stars, to search and rescue in today's adventure-filled backcountry, dogs continue to work for us ....." If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around." --Cowboy saying, courtesy of Provincial Archives of Alberta. ; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; " Poor Whisky filled the place of the ancient domestic jester; one look at him dispelled melancholy; every movement he made was a farce. With his cunningly timorous countenance and sleekly rounded body, he was a true Sancho Panza of dogs." --James Carnegie, Earl of Southesk [410-osl], New Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Bush, Wendy : ASCENT OF DOG, WORKING DOGS IN THE WEST. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including fine bindings, collectables, libri rari, livres rares and livres d'occasion. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |