Books with title Animal Heroes

A hero is an individual of unusual gifts and achievements. Whether it be man or animal, this definition applies; and it is the histories of such that appeal to the imagination and to the hearts of those who hear them.In this volume every one of the stories, though more or less composite, is founded on the actual life of a veritable animal hero. The most composite is the White Reindeer. This story I wrote by Utrovand in Norway during the summer of 1900, while the Reindeer herds grazed in sight on the near uplands.

First published in 1918, “Sign Talk” is a detailed guide to the sign language employed by various tribes of Native Americans for communication, written and illustrated with over 700 drawings by Ernest Thompson Seton. Sign language constituted a common language between many groups of Native Americans, and it was used whenever they were unable to understand each other’s speech. Drawn from the author’s extensive experience with users and teachers, this volume is the definitive guide to Native American sign language and constitutes a must-read for anyone with an interest in the subject. Contents include: “Its Antiquity”, “Its Universality”, “Among School Children”, “Codes, Etc.”, “Deaf Code”, “The Indian Code”, “A Comparison Of The Two Codes”, “Attitude Toward The Sign Language”, “Proper Names”, etc. Ernest Thompson Seton (1860 – 1946) was an English-born Canadian author and wildlife artist who founded the Woodcraft Indians in 1902. He was also among the founding members of the Boy Scouts of America, established in 1910. He wrote profusely on this subject, the most notable of his scouting literature including “The Birch Bark Roll” and the “Boy Scout Handbook”. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Here are twenty-one fascinating stories about the forgotten heroes of war: animals who have served beside Australian forces. These are all animals that dazzle with their courage and loyalty – or sometimes just by being lovable. Whether it's a rooster guarding his battalion during the First World War or a mine-detecting dolphin in Iraq, they make the difficult lives of soldiers so much more bearable.

A hero is an individual of unusual gifts and achievements. Whether it be man or animal; this definition applies; and it is the histories of such that appeal to the imagination and to the hearts of those who hear them.In this volume every one of the stories; though more or less composite; is founded on the actual life of a veritable animal hero. The most composite is the White Reindeer. This story I wrote by Utrovand in Norway during the summer of 1900; while the Reindeer herds grazed in sight on the near uplands.The Lynx is founded on some of my own early experiences in the backwoods.It is less than ten years since the 'Jack Warhorse' won his hero-crown. Thousands of "Kaskadoans" will remember him; and by the name Warhorse his coursing exploits are recorded in several daily papers.The least composite is Arnaux. It is so nearly historical that several who knew the bird have supplied additional items of information.

Animal Heroes is a classic nature text by Ernest Thompson Seton that celebrates examples of heroism among animals that the author witnessed in the wild. Contents: The slum cat -- Arnaux, the chronicle of a homing pigeon -- Badlands Billy, the wolf that won -- The boy and the lynx -- Little Warhorse, the history of a jack-rabbit -- Snap, the story of a bull-terrier -- The Winnipeg wolf -- The legend of the white reindeer.