About this episode
This episode discusses the heartwarming novel 'Lad A Dog' and its inspiration from the author's beloved collie.
Lad A Dog is a heartwarming 1919 novel by Albert Payson Terhune, published by E. P. Dutton. This charming collection of twelve short stories, originally featured in various magazines, draws inspiration from the life of Terhunes beloved rough collie, Lad. Born in 1902, Lad was an unregistered collie of unknown lineage, initially owned by Terhunes father. The profound loss of Lad in 1918 touched the hearts of many readers, especially children, who celebrated his adventurous spirit through these enchanting tales. (Summary by Wikipedia)
People in this episode
Host: Albert Payson Terhune
Topics covered
- children's literature
- short stories
- collies
- loss and grief
- adventure
Keywords
- Lad A Dog
- Albert Payson Terhune
- collie
- short stories
- children's literature
- loss
- adventure
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: E. P. Dutton
Books & works: Lad A Dog
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