033 - Chapter 33 Back From The Wild

033 - Chapter 33 Back From The Wild

From To and Again by Alec John Dawson

February 11, 2026 · 7 min

About this episode

The episode explores the story of Finn the Wolfhound, an adventure inspired by the author's own dog.

Join us as we explore the captivating world of Dawson, an author celebrated for his extensive literary contributions, most notably the beloved animal adventure story, Finn the Wolfhound (1908). This cherished tale draws inspiration from Dawsons own dog, Tynagh, and her remarkable son, Gareth, heralded as the finest specimen of his breed at the time. In Finn the Wolfhound, we follow the journey of a champion Irish Wolfhound, Finn, who is whisked away from England to Australia. There, he embarks on thrilling escapades, from being showcased as a wild animal in a circus to finding freedom in the Australian outback, ultimately reuniting with his beloved master and heroically saving his life. Dive into this timeless adventure that continues to resonate with readers today! - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales

People in this episode

Host: Alec John Dawson

Topics covered

  • animal adventure
  • literature
  • Irish Wolfhound
  • Dawson's works
  • storytelling

Keywords

  • Finn the Wolfhound
  • Alec John Dawson
  • animal adventure
  • Irish Wolfhound
  • literary contributions

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Finn the Wolfhound

Places: England, Australia

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