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Animals in Newcastle: An Illustrated History
Wendy Prahms
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Description for Animals in Newcastle: An Illustrated History
Paperback. Explores the lives and histories of the animals of Newcastle. This guide features chapters on domestic animals, through to working animals and helps discover the story of the dog who could 'read, write and cast accounts'. It helps you find out about the Pig Club and the Dickie Bird Club, and read about the dog show held in Newcastle in 1859. Num Pages: 96 pages, 60. BIC Classification: 1DBKEYN; WNC; WNG; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 167 x 6. Weight in Grams: 226.
With chapters on domestic animals such as cats and dogs, through to working animals such as cart horses and pit ponies, this volume is a comprehensive guide to the creatures of Newcastle. Discover the story of the 'learned dog' who could 'read, write and cast accounts', find out about long-forgotten institutions such as the Pig Club and the Dickie Bird Club (as seen in the Newcastle Chronicle of the 1870s), and read about the first ever dog show in the world, which was held in Newcastle in 1859. This fascinating work is a must have for all animal lovers; no ... Read more
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Publisher
The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752447261
SKU
V9780752447261
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Wendy Prahms
Wendy Prahms is a resident of Newcastle, and has already written Newcastle Ragged and Industrial School
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