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" The reign of the greyhound : "
by Cynthia A Branigan.
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BL
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969516
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b723886
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| Main Entry
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Branigan, Cynthia A.
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| Title & Author
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The reign of the greyhound : : a popular history of the oldest family of dogs /\ by Cynthia A Branigan.
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2nd ed.
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New York, NY :: Howell Book House,, ©2004.
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1 online resource (xvii, 238 pages) :: illustrations
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0471596140
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: 9780471596141
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-233) and index.
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| Contents
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THE REIGN OF THE GREYHOUND; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: The Greyhound Family; Chapter 2: A World of Gods and Greyhounds; Chapter 3: Greyhounds in Ancient Greece; Chapter 4: Greyhounds in Ancient Rome; Chapter 5: The Decline and Rise of the Modern Greyhound; Chapter 6: Greyhounds in New Worlds; Chapter 7: Greyhounds in the Show Ring; Chapter 8: Greyhounds on the Field; Chapter 9: Greyhounds on the Track; Chapter 10: Greyhounds as Companions; Bibliography; Index.
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| Abstract
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The regal history of a revered, elegant breed. They were one of the first wild animals to come under the protection of humans. They have sat at the feet of the Pharaohs. Their likenesses have graced coins, stamps, seals, and coats of arms. And they have won the hearts of dog lovers worldwide with their sweet nature, intelligence, and grace. Beautifully illustrated with more than 100 black-and-white reproductions and photos, The Reign of the Greyhound is a rich, historical testimony to the breed, celebrating its extraordinary place in canine history and human civilization. Passionately written.
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Greyhounds-- History.
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Greyhounds.
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Greyhounds.
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PETS-- Dogs-- General.
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| Dewey Classification
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636.753/4
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SF429.G8B76 2004eb
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