Buff: A Collie, and Other Dog-Stories by Albert Payson Terhune
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"Buff: A Collie, and Other Dog-Stories" by Albert Payson Terhune is a collection of dog stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives primarily focus on the lives and adventures of collies and their deep bonds with humans, with a strong emphasis on canine loyalty and heroism. The opening portion introduces Buff, a cross-breed collie with a complex lineage, as he navigates his early life on a farm, showcasing distinctive traits
inherited from both his collie and pit bull ancestry. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Nina, a mongrel dog at Shawemere Farm, who unexpectedly gives birth to a litter of puppies including Buff. Buff, the standout of the litter, possesses exceptional qualities that lead to his eventual separation from Nina. Following his childhood experiences on the farm, the narrative reveals Buff's resilience and innate abilities as he interacts with humans and other animals. The story sets the foundation for exploring his adventures, emphasizing themes of loyalty and the soulful connection between dogs and their owners, as it paints vivid portraits of life alongside these beloved companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Terhune, Albert Payson, 1872-1942 |
|---|---|
| Title | Buff: A Collie, and Other Dog-Stories |
| Contents | Buff: a collie -- "Something" -- Chums -- Human-interest stuff -- "One minute longer" -- The foul fancier -- The grudge -- The Sunnybank collies. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Dogs -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42804 |
| Release Date | May 25, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 627 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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