Animal Happiness

Animal Happiness by Vicki Hearne. Published by HarperCollins Publishers, New York, NY, 1993. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Good DJ. Black line bottom content edge. 238 Pgs. ISBN 0060190167. LCCN 92-53349. A variety of irresistible creatures, from cats and dogs and horses and parrots to orangutans, tortoises, and scorpions. The author writes about dogs of many breeds and accomplishments, including her own Airedales. There are stories about cats, horses, ornamental carp, a pet scorpion and tortoises. She discusses naming dogs and mourning their deaths. She takes issue with Ludwig Wittgenstein on lions and language, visits a troupe of performing orangutans in Las Vegas and articulates her complex position in regard to the animal rights movement. The book is a treat for animal lovers. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 24594.