William Henry Giles Kingston
Stories of Animal Sagacity
MP3 CD
(IDB Productions March 15, 2016)
Amazing cats that can find their way home from great distances, highly intelligent horses and oxen that exhibit their remarkable qualities in the most trying of times, and dogs that take the initiative in the vitally important duty of finding lost children under difficult odds - are all delightfully presented through the more than 300 stories included in Stories of Animal Sagacity.This remarkable volume attests to the intelligence and unique skills of all animals. Divided in chapters that are dedicated to each animal in part, it is a well-organized and well-developed stories that any animal lover will simply love. Some animals, such as dogs and cats are assigned much longer areas of the book, the author managing to find numerous genuine accounts of their remarkable accomplishments. Even wild animals are included, as they are portrayed in a way that will lead the reader to realize they can display even a higher degree of intelligence than most domesticated beasts.Written by renowned English author of boys' adventure novels, William Henry Giles Kingston, the book is presented in overall simple terms, and meant for younger audiences. Each story is kept short and to the point, outlining exactly what happened, and Kingston's merry style will accompany you throughout the read to ensure that there's never a dull moment in sight.Despite the obvious differences between modern books about animals and a book written well over a century ago, Stories of Animal Sagacity maintains its timeless charm. At the same time, the European and Christian influences in the book, as well as the specific regional conditions and circumstances associated with some of the stories will definitely spark the interest of anyone looking for historical signs and references.
- ISBN
- 1776663896 / 9781776663897
- Weight
- 3.5 oz.
- Dimensions
- 7.5 x 5.5
in.