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Genre: Animals
Imprint: Flanker Press
Format: Paperback, 205 pages, b & w photos and illustrations
Pub Date: January 2012
Price: $19.95
ISBN 10: 1-926881-65-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-926881-65-2

Shipping Weight: 0.4 kg

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!

"These anecdotes, which are probably true, are addictive and fascinating."

The Guardian

"Thank you Robert Parsons for taking the time to do the research and share the findings in this charming book."

Edwards Book Club

Read an excerpt of The Newfoundland Dog

A Reading from The Newfoundland Dog and a Discussion about Writing, January 30, 2012