- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Applewood Books (May 1 1999)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1557093075
- ISBN-13: 978-1557093073
- Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 13.1 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 318 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,058,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
Beautiful Joe was a winning entry in a contest sponsored by the American Humane Society in 1893. Based on a true story, this book was the first book published in America told from a dog's point of view.
About the Author
MARGARET MARSHALL SAUNDERS was descended on both sides of her family from New England Planters who had immigrated to Nova Scotia in the 1760s. A native of Halifax, she campaigned for humane treatment of animals, and integrated into her famous novel Beautiful Joe her criticism of the careless exploitation of natural resources, as well as ideas on education and the upbringing of children.
DR. GWENDOLYN DAVIES is Professor and Dean Emerita of English at the School of Graduate Studies at the University of New Brunswick. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
DR. GWENDOLYN DAVIES is Professor and Dean Emerita of English at the School of Graduate Studies at the University of New Brunswick. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.
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MY name is Beautiful Joe, and I am a brown dog of medium size. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A lovely book - not just for children!,
By Sydney in San Antonio "Sydney in San Antonio" (San Antonio, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Beautiful Joe (Hardcover)
I had never heard of this book or read it as a child. I found a copy of the 1930 hardback version in an antique shop in the midwest last summer and purchased it just because the cover illustration looked strikingly like a dog my husband and I had recently adopted from a shelter. When I read the book, I was captivated and astonished. You see, my dog (a lovely fawn-colored pit bull) was rescued after having her ears crudely chopped off and burned. She's been a member of our family for nearly two years, and is an obedient, loving companion. The story told from the perspective of the dog reinforces to me that animals are feeling, thinking creatures, put on this earth for humans to care for and give a voice to. I've since become a great advocate for the plight of the American Pit Bull Terrier, which used to be the symbol of American with its courage, loyalty, and tenacity. Unfortunately in this day and age, irresponsible and unfeeling people have tarnished their image greatly by trying to turn them into guard dogs (which they are not) and reaping profits from fighting them. Then, they are usually discarded. Children would do well to read this book to help them learn about kindness to all creatures; adults would enjoy it as well. Because of this book, the name on our dog's AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certificate and UKC LP registration proudly reads, "Ostroms' Beautiful Barley." I'm looking forward to reading the sequel and happy to have found, through these reviews, where the "real" Beautiful Joe lived and is buried.
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Yes, the dog has a point of view!,
By Stella "stella01904" (Seguin, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Beautiful Joe (Hardcover)
This book is a period piece, over 100 years old but more timely now, perhaps, than when it was first published. It is written "first person" from the dog's point of view, to show that animals do indeed feel pain and happiness, physical and emotional, and to draw you into an empathic relationship with Joe. We have not come very far in the last 100 years, I'm afraid. People are still fighting their pit bulls when they could be having other kinds of competitions with them, they are still beating and abusing, they are still dumping their dogs at shelters or worse simply because they are tired of them or don't want to deal with them. This book is still as much needed as it was in the late 1800's when people were beating tired horses to make them go. If you are concentrating on helping people rather than animals, remember that most serial killers start with animal cruelty and work up to killing people. I think everyone needs to read this at least once when they are young. Who knows...?
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My greatest treasure,
By Denise Martin (Oshawa On) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Beautiful Joe (Hardcover)
This book touched my heart, I found it at a yard sale about 10 yrs ago and when I opened it I was so surprised, I have the third edition dated 1895, it also has a letter after the Preface , it is dated March 27th 1894 the letter is from I think Johbel Abercleen or Aberdeen from Standard Publishing CO. Can you tell me about this copy I truely love and is one of my prize possetions, you may email me at geegee5@hotmail.com Thank you, Denise Martin.
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