Author: Charles Elliott
Publisher: Lyons Press
ISBN: 9781585743650
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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From the tiniest of kittens to the lordliest of lions, the most memorable feline stories ever written.

Author: Vin T. Sparano
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1634508467
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 346

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Experience all the thrills and dangers of hunting big game as told by writers who experienced them first-hand. Elephant. Bear. Moose. Rhinoceros. Buffalo. Lion. Since prehistoric times man has hunted. An elemental part of life, seeking out and overpowering large, strong, and fast animals has been a pivotal part of human evolution. In later times, when hunting for food wasn’t necessary, man still tracked down his prey. Following an instinct for adventure, for the thrill of defeating formidable opponents, man hunted. Now, for the forty million Americans who hunt, here is the perfect companion. The Greatest Hunting Stories Ever Told is a collection of true hunting tales, told by some of the most courageous and clever sportsmen. The quest for adventure has touched all these writers, who convey the drama, tension, stamina, and sheer thrill of tracking down game. Included here are the experiences of Teddy Roosevelt in “The Wilderness Hunter,” of Jack O’Connor in “The Leopard,” of J. C. Rickhoff in “Wounded Lion in Kenya,” of Frank C. Hibben in “The Last Stand of a Wily Jaguar,” and of John “Pondoro” Taylor in “Buffalo,” among others. Collected by a lifelong devotee of hunting literature, the stories here are classics. In more than two dozen selections, the true experiences of hunting a variety of animals are relayed by the most reliable eyewitnesses: the hunters themselves. A must for all hunters and armchair adventurers, The Greatest Hunting Stories Ever Told is a real trophy. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author: Patricia M. Sherwood
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493083511
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 334

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The Greatest Dog Stories Ever Told is an enthralling compilation of some of the most moving and illuminating stories ever penned on the subject of our canine companions. The stories in this book can stand on their own, but once you read one you'll want to read them all! Here, you'll find selections from renowned writers of the genre such as Jack London, James Thurber, and Willie Morris, as well as a few surprise contributions from writers more famous in other fields, such as Ray Bradbury and Thomas Mann. Also included in this collection are stories from Will Rogers, P. G. Wodehouse, Peter Mayle, and Stephen J. Bodio. Any dog lover is sure to find The Greatest Dog Stories Ever Told impossible to put down. In the thirty-six stories in this fascinating collection you will meet all kinds of dogs-sled dogs, herding dogs, hunting and birding dogs, family pets and movie stars. There's a story of a dog who was a growing boy's best friend, and even a man who was a dog in another life. These dogs will make you laugh, make you cry, but most of all, they will make you realize just why humans adore their dogs so much.

Author: Cleveland Amory
Publisher: Little Brown
ISBN: 9780316037624
Category : Authors, American
Languages : en
Pages : 262

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Filled with charming vignettes of the loving relationship between a cranky old man and his recalcitrant cat. Also packed with anecdotes and observations that are vintage Amory - crotchety, fascinating, and wickedly amusing.

Author: Shirley Rousseau Murphy
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062101269
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 365

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In this cozy mystery, a feline P.I. and his four-legged friends investigate a suspicious—and deadly—house fire in a California seaside town. Even the bright seaside village of Molena Point has been hit hard by the economic downturn, and many residents are abandoning their pets. While feline P.I. Joe Grey’s human friends join together to care for their starving cats, a fire leaves a twelve-year-old boy homeless, the body of his alcoholic guardian discovered in the smoldering ruins. Meanwhile, Debbie Kraft descends uninvited on the Damens’ home with her two children, claiming that she has no money and nowhere else to go. But when Joe learns that the victim of the fire was Debbie’s estranged mother, and that Debbie’s ex-husband may be involved in several intricate real estate scams, his fur is on end with suspicion. But it’s not until Debbie’s abandoned tomcat arrives that the pieces of the puzzle begin to come together for Joe and his feline detective pals. Praise for Cat Telling Tales “A must-read for Murphy’s devoted audience and a good choice for those who enjoy Rita Mae Brown’s Sneaky Pie Brown novels.” —Booklist “Shirley Rousseau Murphy's Joe Grey Mysteries are always excellent, and Cat Telling Tales is no exception.” —Fresh Fiction

Author: Lee Wardlaw
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1429991054
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Sometimes funny, sometimes touching, this adoption story, Won Ton, told entirely in haiku, is unforgettable. Nice place they got here. Bed. Bowl. Blankie. Just like home! Or so I've been told. Visiting hours! Yawn. I pretend not to care. Yet -- I sneak a peek. So begins this beguiling tale of a wary shelter cat and the boy who takes him home.

Author: Darren Brown
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781585744541
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 312

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The escape story has an irresistible lure, and the daring and creative machinations of desperate prisoners are rarely rivaled by even the most imaginative fiction writers. Gathered here are many of the most famous escapes ever made, and many that should be just as well known but are not. There are tunnel escapes that took months to compete through appalling conditions, breaks from "escape-proof" fortresses designed during the Middle Ages, and escapes from chain gangs. There are prisoner-of-war escapes that pitted men against their bitter enemies, impenetrable jungles, and almost certain death. There are escapes by hardened criminals with nothing left to lose, and there are escapes penned by some of the best novelist in history, such as Alexandre Dumas and Mark Twain, who were inspired by real-life escapers throughout history. Some of the men in these stories walked boldly out the front gate in ingenious disguises, some fought and clawed their way out, some threw themselves into impossible situations again and again until they were finally free, but all shared the daring and tenacity of men struggling for their liberty. It would be difficult to find a more compelling testament to the triumph of the human spirit over all obstacles than the stories on these pages.

Author: Stephen Brennan
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1616083646
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 573

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Presents a collection of ghost stories from such authors as Louisa May Alcott, H.G. Wells, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Joseph Conrad.

Author: Jane Yolen
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060291613
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 49

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A collection of folktales about cats.

Author: Nick Lyons
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1628731109
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 841

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The Best Fishing Stories Ever Told celebrates the art of hunting fish at many angles. This ancient tradition is practiced all over the world. Tales of baiting, angling, and the watery outdoors are recounted by great writers such as Rudyard Kipling, Guy de Maupassant, and Lord Byron. In scenic rivers, lakes, and seas, praise the trout, snap up that salmon, angle, aim, and sing the fisherman’s song! This superbly presented collection of fishing stories will set the reader sailing on the Loch or along the Thames and tracking down sharks or carp in many exciting waterways. You will find memories, essays, true stories, and fishing accounts more or less exaggerated or imagined. Their authors and their editor, Nick Lyons, all share a communicable passion for a great day out fishing—a passion only surpassed by the love of telling the tale with or without the catch to show! With work by more than one hundred of the world’s most eminent authors and fishermen, including: John McPhee Howell Raines Ted Leeson Jimmy Carter Lefty Kreh Dave Barry Norman Maclean Rudyard Kipling And many more!