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For the love of animals : the rise of the animal protection movement /

Shevelow, Kathryn, 1951-

For the love of animals : the rise of the animal protection movement / Kathryn Shevelow. - 1st ed. - New York : Henry Holt and Co., 2008. - x, 352 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-332) and index.

Introduction : Saved -- Of duchesses and ducks -- Rude and nasty pleasures -- Pets and the city -- Dancing dogs and horses of knowledge -- Animal crimes -- Parliaments of monsters -- Stages of cruelty -- The meanest worm is our sister -- Throw down the butcher's knife -- Hair-trigger Martin and the wolfhound -- Taking the bull by the horns -- The unfortunate tourist's dog -- Humanity Dick -- For the love of animals -- Conclusion : The legacy of animal protection.

9780805080902 0805080902

2007047353


Animal welfare--History--Great Britain--18th century.

HV4805.A3 / S54 2008

179/.30941

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