Red Dog
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Louis Bernieres
Format: Hardback
The true legend of a canine icon who wandered the vast, red heart of Western Australia.
From the acclaimed author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, Louis de Bernières brings to life the unforgettable story of Red Dog, a charismatic Red Cloud Kelpie who became the beloved mascot and essential community member of the Pilbara mining towns in the 1970s. This book is a fictionalized collection of true, often hilarious, and deeply moving anecdotes gathered from the many people the dog "adopted" during his travels.
Red Dog was no ordinary pet; he was a self-appointed "professional traveller," famous for hitchhiking thousands of miles across the outback in cars, buses, and trucks. Though independent and full of mischief—from stealing sausages off the barbie to disrupting official ceremonies—his loyalty was fierce, especially for the bus driver he chose as his one true master.
An enchanting tale celebrating the resilient, eccentric spirit of the Australian outback and the deep, complex bond between a dog and his community.
NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.
Author: Louis Bernieres
Format: Hardback
The true legend of a canine icon who wandered the vast, red heart of Western Australia.
From the acclaimed author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin, Louis de Bernières brings to life the unforgettable story of Red Dog, a charismatic Red Cloud Kelpie who became the beloved mascot and essential community member of the Pilbara mining towns in the 1970s. This book is a fictionalized collection of true, often hilarious, and deeply moving anecdotes gathered from the many people the dog "adopted" during his travels.
Red Dog was no ordinary pet; he was a self-appointed "professional traveller," famous for hitchhiking thousands of miles across the outback in cars, buses, and trucks. Though independent and full of mischief—from stealing sausages off the barbie to disrupting official ceremonies—his loyalty was fierce, especially for the bus driver he chose as his one true master.
An enchanting tale celebrating the resilient, eccentric spirit of the Australian outback and the deep, complex bond between a dog and his community.