Dog's Book of Verse
J. Earl Clauson
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Length 2 h 56 min
Chapters 72
First published 1916
It is not surprising that dogs, beloved by so many, have received many poetic tributes throughout history. Here the author has gathered together short verses celebrating dogs. From the well-known poets to the less-known, each verse honors our canine friends. - Summary by Larry Wilson
Chapters
1
Preface Read by Larry Wilson 2:25
2
The Lost Puppy Read by Michele Fry 1:32
3
A Laugh in Church Read by SionedV 1:18
4
Treasures Read by Michele Fry 1:02
5
That There Long Dog / My Friend Read by Michele Fry 0:50
6
Ted Read by Damla Ozdemir 1:12
7
Little Lost Pup Read by Maggie Travers 1:56
8
My Brindle Bull-terrier Read by Domenica Campbell 1:55
9
Lauth / The Drowned Spaniel Read by Domenica Campbell 1:34
10
Part II The Human Relationship / Cluny Read by Larry Wilson 2:28
11
The Best Friend Read by SionedV 1:06
12
My Dog and I Read by Michele Fry 1:25
13
My Gentleman Read by Maggie Travers 1:49
14
The Dead Boy's Portrait and His Dog / Advice to a Dog Painter Read by Domenica Campbell 2:38
15
Mercy's Reward Read by Newgatenovelist 2:33
16
Beau and the Water Lily Read by Domenica Campbell 2:16
17
Petronius Read by Greg Giordano 2:00
18
My Dog Read by Diana Schmidt 1:56
19
Charity's Eye Read by Greg Giordano 2:14
20
To Blanco Read by Greg Giordano 2:38
21
The Ould Hound Read by NoelBadrian 2:04
22
The Miser's Only Friend Read by Greg Giordano 4:12
23
Poor Dog Tray Read by Greg Giordano 2:17
24
My Comforter / The Little White Dog Read by Linda Dougherty 2:09
25
The Irish Greyhound Read by NoelBadrian 1:52
26
The Vagabonds Read by Ed Humpal 5:51
27
Old Matthew's Dog Read by Greg Giordano 4:32
28
A Dog and a Man Read by Damla Ozdemir 1:12
29
Rover-dog Read by Ed Humpal 2:14
30
In Cineam Read by Ed Humpal 1:22
31
Horse, Dog and Man Read by Domenica Campbell 2:40
32
The Best Dog / Caesar, King Edward's Dog Read by Greg Giordano 3:05
33
Just Our Dog Read by SionedV 1:38
34
Ragged Rover Read by Greg Giordano 2:19
35
To Flush, My Dog Read by Ed Humpal 5:05
36
Frances Read by Domenica Campbell 1:43
37
To My Setter, Scout Read by Domenica Campbell 2:27
38
Why Strik'st Thou Me? Read by Greg Giordano 2:34
39
Consolation / Argus Read by Greg Giordano 2:47
40
Chained in the Yard Read by Greg Giordano 1:13
41
Why the Dog's Nose Is Cold Read by Jade Hjelstrom 2:27
42
Dog Language Read by Roxanne Weber 1:15
43
A Dog's Loyalty Read by Roxanne Weber 0:47
44
Part III The Dog in Action / Told to the Missionary Read by Larry Wilson 6:45
45
The Dog of the Louvre Read by Greg Giordano 3:24
46
The Chase Read by Greg Giordano 2:44
47
The Under Dog / The Shepherd and His Dog Read by Aromli 2:12
48
Beth Gelert Read by Ed Humpal 3:40
49
The Flag and the Faithful / A Guardian at the Gate Read by TriciaG 1:38
50
A Tale of the Reign Of Terror Read by Elizabeth Buchanan 7:16
51
An Elegy on the Death of a Mad Dog Read by Elizabeth Buchanan 1:35
52
The Fusiliers' Dog Read by Greg Giordano 4:29
53
Fidelity Read by Greg Giordano 4:34
54
The Shepherd Dog of the Pyrenee Read by TriciaG 3:12
55
The Dog Under the Wagon Read by Greg Giordano 2:36
56
Sal's Towser and My Trouser Read by Greg Giordano 2:01
57
Rover in Church Read by Greg Giordano 3:12
58
Part IV The Dog's Hereafter / Billy Read by Larry Wilson 2:09
59
The Bond Read by Damla Ozdemir 1:12
60
To a Dog Read by Larry Wilson 1:44
61
Canine Immortality Read by Savnarae 2:17
62
A Friendly Welcome / Exemplary Nick / The Difference Read by Greg Giordano 2:34
63
Laddie Read by Greg Giordano 2:07
64
A Dog's Epitaph Read by Ian King 2:02
65
The Passing of a Dog / My Dog Read by Ian King 2:08
66
Jack / In Memory of "Don" Read by Savnarae 1:43
67
Roderick Dhu / Questions Read by Diana Schmidt 2:19
68
His Epitaph / In Memorium Read by Diana Schmidt 2:38
69
Questions Read by Aromli 1:15
70
Our Dog Jock Read by Greg Giordano 1:41
71
A Retriever's Epitaph Read by TriciaG 1:46
72
Tory, A Puppy / On an Irish Retriever Read by TriciaG 2:40
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