By:Albert Payson Terhune Published By:Double9 Books
About the Book
Buff: A Collie, and Other Dog-Stories is a collection of heartwarming tales that highlight the deep emotional bonds between dogs and their human companions. Central to the stories is Buff, a cross-breed collie with a complex lineage, who displays remarkable loyalty, intelligence, and courage. His early life on a farm reveals the strong traits inherited from his mixed ancestry, and the narrative explores his growth from a young pup into a devoted and heroic dog. Through Buff's interactions with humans and other animals, the story delves into the nature of canine devotion, heroism, and the special connection shared between dogs and their owners. The opening segment sets the tone by introducing Buff and his distinctive qualities, along with the bond he shares with a mongrel dog at the farm. The narrative then transitions to Buff's adventures, emphasizing the themes of loyalty, resilience, and the invaluable role that dogs play in the lives of those they love.
Albert Payson Terhune (1872–1942) is well renowned for his endearing canine tales, especially those involving the collie Lad. Terhune was born in Newark, New Jersey, on December 21, 1872, and he grew up to love dogs. Terhune began his writing career as a reporter before rising to prominence as a prolific author. He wrote for a number of periodicals and newspapers, becoming well-known for his articles on outdoor and adventure-related subjects. But it was his canine tales that won him widespread recognition. "Lad: A Dog," one of his most well-known works, was released in 1919. With the enormous popularity of this compilation of tales centered around a Rough Collie named Lad, Terhune became recognized as a top writer of dog books. Due to the book's popularity, Lad stories were written, including "Further Adventures of Lad" (1922) and a number of others. Terhune was a writer as well as a Rough Collider breeder on his Sunnybank estate in New Jersey. He bred champion Collies, and his dogs frequently provided inspiration for his novels. He raised champion Collies. The writings of Albert Payson Terhune honour dogs for their bravery, loyalty, and intelligence by showing them as devoted family members and friends.
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