Leslie, Madeline 1815-1893 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Frankie's Dog Tony" by Madeline Leslie is a children's story written in the late 19th century. This charming narrative follows the adventures of a young boy named Frankie and his beloved dog, Tony, exploring themes of loyalty, friendship, and the importance of obedience. The book is part of a larger series tailored for young readers, encapsulating moral lessons relevant to children of that era. In the story, Frankie becomes fond of Tony, a dog with a touching backstory involving a soldier, Colonel Jameson, who rescued her during a war. As Frankie bonds with Tony, they experience various adventures, including a heart-wrenching ordeal when Tony is stolen, which leads to a powerful lesson in love and responsibility. Throughout their journey, Frankie learns important life lessons about truthfulness, obedience to his parents, and the joy of caring for a pet. The connection between Frankie and Tony highlights the deep emotional ties that can exist between children and their animals, delivering a wholesome message about companionship and integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-11-04 Originally published: Chicago: Henry A. Sumner and Company, 1867 Dogs -- Juvenile fiction Boys -- Juvenile fiction PZ Chicago: Henry A. Sumner and Company, 1867 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72019 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72019 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134650.0 72019