Dogs of the Railways: Canine Guardians, Companions and Mascots Since the 19th Century

Author:   Jill Lenk Schilp
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:  

9781476682587


Pages:   277
Publication Date:   31 December 2023
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Format:   Paperback
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Dogs of the Railways: Canine Guardians, Companions and Mascots Since the 19th Century


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This is the story of the vagabond canines that hopped on railroads across the United States, often becoming celebrities and national heroes. Chapters introduce canines like Owney, guardian of the railway mail service; Fala, FDR's beloved dog and train-companion; Annie, the Colorado railway ambassador; the K9 patrols who watch over the tracks; and many more. As railroads were changing America, these raildogs were changing the people who lived and worked in rail communities. For the dogs of the railways, home became the hearts of the people of the railroad. More than the dogs themselves, this book is about the human-animal relationship between a dog and a community and moments in history where that relationship symbolized the quest for home and belonging, a search that humans often share with our canine travelers.

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Author:   Jill Lenk Schilp
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9781476682587


ISBN 10:   1476682585
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   31 December 2023
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Jill Lenk Schilp is a retired health care professional, animal advocate, and humane educator. Her work has appeared in books, journals, magazines and blogs. A member of the Dog Writers Association of America, she lives in Richardson, Texas.

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