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ISBN-10: 1-59474-201-4
ISBN-13: 9781594742019
Publisher: Quirk Books
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Year: October 18, 2007
Size: 11.40 x 16.41 x 2.21cm
Number of pages: 176
Weight: 222gr
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN-10: 1-59474-201-4
ISBN-13: 9781594742019
Publisher: Quirk Books
Country:
Year: October 18, 2007
Size: 11.40 x 16.41 x 2.21cm
Number of pages: 176
Weight: 222gr
Binding: Hardcover
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Sure, every dog has its day but these 100 canines raced ahead of the pack to alter the very course of world history. In 100 Dogs Who Changed Civilization, readers will discover the inspiring true tales of dogs who've contributed to scientific advancement, influenced geopolitical events, inspired great works of art, and saved the lives of their beloved masters. These astounding pooches include:
Sure, every dog has its day but these 100 canines raced ahead of the pack to alter the very course of world history. In 100 Dogs Who Changed Civilization, readers will discover the inspiring true tales of dogs who've contributed to scientific advancement, influenced geopolitical events, inspired great works of art, and saved the lives of their beloved masters. These astounding pooches include:
Biche, the Italian Greyhound who started a war between France and Prussia Seaman, the Newfoundland who saved explorers Lewis and Clark from a marauding buffalo Sergeant Stubby, the most decorated war dog in U.S. history Laika, the first earthling of any kind to go into orbit Hachiko, an Akita whose devotion to his dead master made him a Japanese national hero
… and many more. Packaged in a very civilized hardcover with black-and-white illustrations, 100 Dogs Who Changed Civilization is the perfect gift for dog lovers and history buffs alike.
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100 Dogs Who changed history 
Good for any bookshelf. Dazzel friends and family with the facts on the Yale Mascot. Or how about the phrase »Mans Best Friend«. A must for all those fact throwers out there.
Good for any bookshelf. Dazzel friends and family with the facts on the Yale Mascot. Or how about the phrase »Mans Best Friend«. A must for all those fact throwers out there.
anderson83ster
This is delightful – full of facts that one doesn't usually run into. I enjoyed it for the history.
This is delightful – full of facts that one doesn't usually run into. I enjoyed it for the history.
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