Publisher's Synopsis
Beautiful Joe is an inspiring and heartwarming autobiography written by Marshall Saunders. The book tells the story of a dog named Joe who was rescued from a cruel and abusive owner and found a loving home with the author's family. The book is narrated from the perspective of Joe, who shares his experiences of being mistreated, his journey to recovery, and his life with his new family.The book is set in the late 19th century in Canada and is based on a true story. It is a powerful tale of animal cruelty and the importance of kindness and compassion towards animals. The author uses Joe's story to shed light on the mistreatment of animals and to advocate for animal rights.The book is written in a simple and engaging language that is suitable for readers of all ages. It is a timeless classic that has been loved by generations of readers since its publication in 1893. Beautiful Joe is a must-read for all animal lovers and anyone who believes in the power of kindness and compassion.1893. Marshall Saunders is the pseudonym for Margaret Marshall Saunders. Beautiful Joe is the real name of a real dog, whose story she became familiar with while visiting her brother and his fiance Louise Moore. The Moores had some years earlier rescued Beautiful Joe from a vicious master who had cruelly beaten him and cut off his ears and tail. So moved was she in the presence of this abused animal, that she wrote a manuscript about his life, from an autobiographical perspective of the dog. It was the first Canadian book to sell more than one million copies. Throughout the rest of her life Saunders championed women's and animal rights, spoke out on social problems and was a passionate advocate of kindness to animals. For many decades Margaret Marshall Saunders was Canada's best known and best loved writer of children's stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
