The Hidden Life of Dogs

The Hidden Life of Dogs by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas. Published by Peter Davison Book/Houghton Mifflin Co, Boston, MA, 1993. 1st Edition 8th Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. DJ water mark on bottom spine, red cloth outside spine edge of book lighter in color, otherwise book like new. 148 Pgs. ISBN 0395669588. LCCN 93-18289. In this beautiful account, based on 30 years of living with and observing dogs, wolves, and dingoes, the author brings us a completely new understanding of dogs. We meet Misha, a friend's husky, whom the author followed on his daily rounds of over 130 square miles in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and who ultimately provided the simple and surprising answer to the question What do dogs want most? Not food, not sex, but other dogs. We also meet Maria, who adored Misha, bore his puppies, and clearly mourned when he moved away; Bingo, a brave, asthmatic pug; and many more fascinating individuals in this unforgettable chronicle that brims with insight and respect. Illustrations by Jared T Williams. Description text copyright 2008 BooksForComfort. Item ID 17532.