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100 1 _aBrown, John,
_d1810-1882
245 1 0 _aHorae subsecivae. Rab and His Friends, and Other Papers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-06-10
505 0 _aRab and his friends -- Her last half-crown -- Our dogs -- Queen Mary's child-garden -- 'Atxinoia -- Letter to John Cairns -- Dr. Chalmers -- Dr. George Wilson -- Notes on art -- "Oh, I'm wat, wat." -- Education through the senses -- The black dwarf's bones -- Horae subecivae -- Arthur H. Hallam.
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"Horae subsecivae. Rab and His Friends, and Other Papers" by John Brown is a collection of reflective essays and stories written during the late 19th century. The primary piece included, "Rab and His Friends," centers on an affectionate depiction of the bond between a young medical student, John, and a noble dog named Rab, exploring themes of loyalty, love, and the profound connection between humans and their animal companions. At the start of the collection, the narrative dives into the youthful adventures of John and his friend Bob as they encounter a dog fight in the streets of Edinburgh, setting the stage for discussions on human nature and instincts. This scene introduces not only the lively nature of boys but also leads to the heartfelt tale of Rab, who becomes a cherished companion to both John and his owner, James. The storytelling emphasizes the affectionate traits observed in Rab, hinting at the deep emotional ties that the main characters will explore throughout their relationship, ultimately intertwining lessons of compassion and loss. The opening sets an engaging tone, blending humor, sadness, and a rich observation of both human and canine experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish essays
653 _aDogs -- Folklore
653 _aArt criticism
653 _aBrown, John, 1810-1882 -- Childhood and youth
653 _aAuthors, English -- 19th century -- Biography
700 1 _aMcCullough, W. A.
_q(William A.)
700 1 _aShepherd, Jessie Curtis,
_d1842-1907
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45929
999 _c86768
_d86768