Hawkins, Rush C. (Rush Christopher) 1831-1920 creator text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Better Than Men" by Rush C. Hawkins is a collection of character sketches written in the late 19th century. The book aims to highlight the moral qualities and inherent virtues of various animals, suggesting that they often surpass those of humans in elemental virtues. Through these stories, Hawkins shares personal experiences and observations that reveal the intelligence, loyalty, and affection demonstrated by animals, particularly dogs and horses. At the start of the collection, the author sets the stage with an explanatory preface that articulates the purpose behind these sketches—to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for animals. The opening portion introduces us to some of the animals, particularly focusing on a dog named Rover and a horse named Charlie, as the author recounts fond memories from a summer spent in Vermont. The narrative captures the picturesque setting and portrays the interactions between the animals and the author, illustrating their endearing qualities and the joys of companionship, ultimately suggesting that these animals display loyalty and moral integrity that evades many humans. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Explanatory -- The excursion -- Tim, the dissipated -- Carlo, the soldier -- Jeff, the inquisitive -- Toby, the wise -- Two dogs -- Two innocents abroad -- About Columbus, by an old showman -- In relation to mysteries -- Mysteries. Release date is 2016-11-01 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rick Morris, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Animals -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified 07002189 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53423 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53423 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134230.0 53423