A Boy I Knew and Four Dogs by Laurence Hutton
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"A Boy I Knew and Four Dogs" by Laurence Hutton is a memoir written in the late 19th century. The book reflects on the author's formative years and the influence of his family and four beloved dogs throughout his childhood. It serves as a nostalgic exploration of childhood innocence, familial bonds, and the companionship of pets. At the start of the memoir, the author introduces himself as "The Boy," an ordinary yet
relatable character, recounting the significant impact his parents had on his upbringing. He describes his mother as generous and his father as a scholar who instilled a love of knowledge and morality in him. The opening also shares anecdotes about his early experiences, including the playful misadventures and lessons learned, setting the stage for a reflection on growing up. As the narrative unfolds, the relationships with his four dogs—Whiskie, Punch, Mop, and another unnamed dog—emphasize loyalty and affection, enriching the tapestry of his childhood memories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hutton, Laurence, 1843-1904 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Boy I Knew and Four Dogs |
| Credits |
Produced by Brenda Lewis, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Hutton, Laurence, 1843-1904 |
| Subject | Dogs -- Anecdotes |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29020 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 438 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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