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Dog's Best Friend - Annals Of The Dog-Human Relationship

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Canine-human bond celebrated for 20,000 years.

"Dog's Best Friend" is a heartwarming tribute to the special bond between humans and their canine companions, documenting a relationship that has existed for over 20,000 years. Mark Derr explores the cultural and historical aspects of this bond, ranging from the role of dogs in ancient cultures to their place in modern society. This book is perfect for anyone who has ever experienced the love and loyalty of a dog, and wants to deepen their understanding of this extraordinary relationship.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Dog's Best Friend - Annals Of The Dog-Human Relationship

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ISBN: 9780805040630
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History
Related Topics: Anthropology, Memoir, Biography Memoir

Description

A tribute to the special relationship that exists between canines and
humans explores the cultural and historical aspects of the twenty-thousand-
year-old bond and celebrates the many contributions of dogs throughout the
ages. 15,000 first printing.


Author: Mark Derr
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Publication Date: 1997
 

Canine-human bond celebrated for 20,000 years.

"Dog's Best Friend" is a heartwarming tribute to the special bond between humans and their canine companions, documenting a relationship that has existed for over 20,000 years. Mark Derr explores the cultural and historical aspects of this bond, ranging from the role of dogs in ancient cultures to their place in modern society. This book is perfect for anyone who has ever experienced the love and loyalty of a dog, and wants to deepen their understanding of this extraordinary relationship.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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