Dogs of the railways: canine guardians, companions and mascots since the 19th century
Auteur :
Schilp, Jill Lenk
Éditeur :
McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN :
9781476682587
Date de publication :
29 déc. 2023
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 0,8 cm
Poids :
222 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Tells the story of the vagabond canines that hopped on railroads across the US, 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.