02829cam a22003493u 4500 71523 UtSlPG 20260610134644.0 m cr n 260607r20231871utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Greenwood, Grace, 1823-1904 History of my pets Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-08-30 Keturah, the cat -- Sam, the cockerel -- Toby, the hawk -- Milly, the pony, and Carlo, the dog -- Cora, the spaniel -- Jack, the drake -- Hector, the greyhound -- Bob, the cosset -- Robin Redbreast -- Tom -- Fido the brave -- Cat tales: Faithful Grimalkin. Obedient Thomas. Katrina and Katinka -- Feathered pets: Our cousins the parrots. The benevolent Shanghai. The gallant bantam. The disowned chicks. David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "History of My Pets" by Grace Greenwood is a collection of nostalgic narratives written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author’s affectionate experiences with her beloved pets, including a kitten named Keturah, a cockerel named Sam, and a hawk named Toby, among others. Through these stories, readers can expect an exploration of childhood emotions, the bonds formed with animals, and the heartache that sometimes accompanies those relationships. The opening of the book introduces Keturah, a white kitten gifted to the young narrator after a difficult day at school. With vivid detail, Greenwood recounts the joy and challenges of caring for Keturah, including a memorable experience of accidentally falling asleep in church with the kitten hidden in her shawl, leading to an unexpected overnight adventure. The young girl's close bond with Keturah is evident, showcasing the innocence and warmth of childhood as well as the deeper emotional ties to animals that accompany both joy and grief. This heartfelt beginning sets a charming tone for the anecdotes that follow, inviting readers to join in the ups and downs of pet ownership through a child’s eyes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Boston: James R. Osgood and Company, 1871 Animals -- Juvenile fiction Pets -- Juvenile fiction Billings, Hammatt, 1818-1874 https://archive.org/details/historyofmypets00gree https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71523 112249 112249