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Country Life’s Book of Dogs: From Countryside to Hearthside gathers more than a century of canine culture through the lens of Country Life magazine. Organized by Royal Kennel Club groupings—hounds, gundogs, terriers, working and pastoral breeds, toys, and utility—the book pairs historic...
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Country Life’s Book of Dogs: From Countryside to Hearthside gathers more than a century of canine culture through the lens of Country Life magazine. Organized by Royal Kennel Club groupings—hounds, gundogs, terriers, working and pastoral breeds, toys, and utility—the book pairs historic photojournalism and commissioned portraits with essays on temperament, training, and fieldwork. Archival spreads show dogs at shoot and show, in stately homes and muddy lanes, illuminating the enduring bond between people and their “firmest friends.” Breed notes blend affection with practicality, considering space, exercise, and purpose to help would-be owners choose well. Interludes on artists, writers, and royal dog lovers trace how canines shaped British visual and social history, while sidebars celebrate rescue stories and contemporary working heroes. Designed with generous captions and elegant layouts, the volume reads like an album of shared memory—noses smudged against windows, ears aloft on the moor, paws by the fire. For enthusiasts and families alike, it’s both reference and keepsake, honoring the companionship, character, and quiet comedy that dogs bring to human life.
schovat popis- Nakladatel: Rizzoli
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- Rok vydání: 2025
- Jazyk: Polština
- Vazba: Pevná
- Počet stran: 348
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