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100 1 _aStrachey, John St. Loe,
_d1860-1927
245 1 0 _aDog Stories from the "Spectator" :
_bBeing anecdotes of the intelligence, reasoning power, affection and sympathy of dogs, selected from the correspondence columns of "The Spectator"
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-03-31
508 _aProduced by Irma Spehar, Christine D. 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.)
520 _a"Dog Stories from the 'Spectator'" by John St. Loe Strachey is a collection of anecdotes highlighting the intelligence, reasoning abilities, affection, and empathy of dogs, written in the late 19th century. This compilation draws on stories published in the British magazine "The Spectator," showcasing various instances of canine sagacity and emotional depth through delightful tales submitted by readers who have observed remarkable behaviors in their pets. The opening portion introduces the concept of dogs displaying reasoning capabilities and emotional intelligence, supported by several examples. For instance, one story describes a dog that cleverly attempts to end a long sermon by coaxing a boy into collecting alms, revealing its understanding of cause and effect. Another account tells of a mastiff's charming relationship with a hen, suggesting the dog's ability to form attachments and think strategically about its food supply. Through these narratives, Strachey sets the stage for a broader exploration of dogs' remarkable traits, challenging common perceptions of their abilities while celebrating their companionship and intelligence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDogs -- Folklore
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31847
999 _c72693
_d72693