The Newfoundland Dog: True Stories of Courage, Loyalty, and Friendship

The Newfoundland Dog: True Stories of Courage, Loyalty, and Friendship

The Newfoundland Dog: True Stories of Courage, Loyalty, and Friendship

The Newfoundland Dog: True Stories of Courage, Loyalty, and Friendship

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Overview

Robert C. Parsons, one of Newfoundland and Labrador’s best-known authors, will delight readers with this brand new collection of more than 50 true stories involving one of nature’s treasures: the noble Newfoundland dog. From the deck of the Titanic, to the sandbars of Sable Island, learn about the breed’s intelligence and charisma as you read tales from around the world of rescue by land and sea, heartwarming stories of undying loyalty, and accounts of the Newfoundland dog risking its own life to save others. Known worldwide as being one of the most courageous, friendly, and protective breeds on earth, the Newfoundland dog has also become one of the most beloved. Dog lovers and story lovers alike will find this book, beautifully illustrated by Mel D’Souza, to be man’s second-best friend!

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781926881669
Publisher: Flanker Press
Publication date: 01/27/2012
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 205
File size: 2 MB

About the Author

Robert “Bob” Parsons has been called one of the most popular and prolific writers on the subject of Atlantic Canada’s ships and ship disasters. He is the author of 25 non-fiction books, ranging from Lost at Sea, a Compilation and Toll of the Sea to Courting Disaster and Rock and Tempest, Fire and Foe. His work has also appeared in a number of newspapers and magazines such as Downhome, The (Evening) Telegram, Newfoundland Quarterly, and Newfoundland Lifestyles. In May 2009, Robert’s non-fiction prose was judged an award winner in the annual Arts and Letters Competition. In December 2009, Robert was presented with the Polaris Award from the Canadian Coast Guard Alumni Association, Newfoundland and Labrador division, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the preservation and public awareness of the marine heritage and history in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. This award has only been given out two previous times in the years of the Alumni existence. A former fish plant worker and educator and a present-day researcher and devotee of all items marine-related, he lives in Grand Bank, Newfoundland.
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