"Thy Servant a Dog" is a charming and heartwarming collection of stories told from the unique perspective of Boots, a lively and observant terrier. Written with Rudyard Kipling's signature wit and deep understanding of the animal world, the narrative follows Boots and his canine companion, Slippers, as they navigate life in an English country estate. Through the eyes of these loyal companions, readers are treated to a series of vignettes that capture the joys, loyalties, and occasional misunderstandings that define the bond ...
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"Thy Servant a Dog" is a charming and heartwarming collection of stories told from the unique perspective of Boots, a lively and observant terrier. Written with Rudyard Kipling's signature wit and deep understanding of the animal world, the narrative follows Boots and his canine companion, Slippers, as they navigate life in an English country estate. Through the eyes of these loyal companions, readers are treated to a series of vignettes that capture the joys, loyalties, and occasional misunderstandings that define the bond between dogs and their human "gods." The work stands out for its creative use of a stylized "dog-talk" that conveys the simplicity and sincerity of a canine's worldview. While the stories are often lighthearted and humorous, they also offer a poignant look at domestic life, duty, and the enduring nature of friendship. "Thy Servant a Dog" remains a beloved piece of animal literature, showcasing Kipling's versatility as a storyteller and his ability to find profound meaning in the everyday adventures of man's best friend. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Thy Servant a Dog, and other dog stories to cart. $10.00, very good condition, Sold by M & C Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Houston, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1946 by Macmillan and Co., Limited.
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G. L. Stampa. Very good in very good dust jacket. 186+ p. Includes illustrations. Misbound. Following page 186, pages 27-42 are repeated. Gathering [signature] "C" repeated at end of the book. Collectible either as a binding error or for the great illustrations. Mylar over dust jacket.
Add this copy of Thy Servant a Dog to cart. $15.42, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2026 by Tradd Street Press.
Add this copy of Thy Servant a Dog to cart. $23.41, good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1948 by Macmillan & Co Ltd.
Add this copy of Thy Servant a Dog to cart. $23.92, good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1930 by Macmillan.
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Add this copy of Thy Servant a Dog, Told By Boots to cart. $35.00, very good condition, Sold by Kenneth Mallory, ABAA rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Decatur, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1930 by Macmillan.
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Very good. Hardcover. First Edition. 93pp. Foxing to endpapers, ink gift inscription on front, else a very good hardback in a rubbed jacket that has a one inch deep chip to the head of the spine and a dark spot of the rear panel.
Add this copy of Thy Servant a Dog, Told By Boots to cart. $53.07, good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1930 by Macmillan.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in Good dustjacket. Illus by G.L. Stampa. Binding tight; slight loss of colour to red cloth on front board; dust jacket a little worn, with browned spine, chipping at head & foot of spine, & tear in back panel; dust jacket not price-clipped, & protected in removable clear film.
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First British edition of Kipling's beloved children's classic, as told by Boots the dog. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated by G. L. Stampa. Near fine in the scarce original dust jacket which is in very good condition. English journalist, short-story writer, poet, and novelist Rudyard Kipling's major works include The Jungle Book (1894), Kim (1901) and many short stories and poems. Kipling was born in India, which inspired much of his work and his innovative stories for children have become timeless classics. Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the British Empire, in both prose and verse, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1907.
Add this copy of Thy Servant a Dog: and Other Dog Stories (Rudyard to cart. $75.85, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Santa Clarita, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1982 by Pan Macmillan.
Add this copy of Thy Servant a Dog: and Other Dog Stories (Rudyard to cart. $114.41, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1982 by Pan Macmillan.
