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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 advancements, 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.Product Identifiers
PublisherQuirk Books
ISBN-139781594742019
eBay Product ID (ePID)92167957
Product Key Features
Book Title100 Dogs Who Changed Civilization: History's Most Influential Canines
AuthorSam Stall
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicDogs
Publication Year2007
GenreHumor
Number of Pages176 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height172mm
Item Width115mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorSam Stall
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States