02131cam a22003133u 4500 29020 UtSlPG 20260610133648.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hutton, Laurence, 1843-1904 A Boy I Knew and Four Dogs Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-06-01 Produced by Brenda Lewis, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "A Boy I Knew and Four Dogs" by Laurence Hutton is a memoir written in the late 19th century. The book reflects on the author's formative years and the influence of his family and four beloved dogs throughout his childhood. It serves as a nostalgic exploration of childhood innocence, familial bonds, and the companionship of pets. At the start of the memoir, the author introduces himself as "The Boy," an ordinary yet relatable character, recounting the significant impact his parents had on his upbringing. He describes his mother as generous and his father as a scholar who instilled a love of knowledge and morality in him. The opening also shares anecdotes about his early experiences, including the playful misadventures and lessons learned, setting the stage for a reflection on growing up. As the narrative unfolds, the relationships with his four dogs—Whiskie, Punch, Mop, and another unnamed dog—emphasize loyalty and affection, enriching the tapestry of his childhood memories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Hutton, Laurence, 1843-1904 Dogs -- Anecdotes https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29020 69868 69868