This moving but charming novel of a collie's turbulent life, was first
published in 1893. It is now both expensive and very hard to find in its
first edition. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS have republished it, using the original
text and beautiful engravings and illustrations by Harrison Weir and
Miss Winifred Austen. "Luath" is a sable and white collie of excellent
parentage. His story is told in the first person. It takes the reader
through his doggie life with its idyllic puppy days, then on through
many terrible experiences, interspersed with some happier adventures, to
his eventual retirement. A series of owners, some kind, some cruel, use
him for both gain and pleasure. From the show benches of that era, to
the sad world of lost dogs, life with the gypsies and numerous other
escapades, our hero, oft accompanied by his Pug chum, Jim, tells a
thrilling tale of a dogs life in Victorian England. This lengthy work
consists of two hundred and seventy nine pages illustrated with vintage
engravings. It will prove a fascinating read for all dog lovers, and
especially for the collie enthusiast. "And the dog is still the
faithful, Still the loving friend of man Ever ready at his bidding,
Doing for him all he can." Many of the earliest dog books, particularly
those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and
increasingly expensive. VINTAGE DOG BOOKS are republishing these classic
works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original
text and artwork.
