A portrait of the author of the Oz series recounts his various career attempts before publishing 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,' unexpected successes as a best-selling author, work in the theater, and support for feminism.

An exploration of the historical relationship between humans and dogs traces its earliest-known manifestations through its evolution, discussing such topics as dog-human companionship in the ancient world, the canine's roles as a working animal and beloved pet, and more. By the author of The Cat and the Human Imagination. 17,500 first printing.

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Product Description: Book by Rogers, Katharine M.

Gathers poetry, letters, speeches, fiction, nonfiction, and memoirs by twenty-four writers, including Harriet Beecher Stowe, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and Sojourner Truth

Gathers poems, essays, and selections from letters, novels, and journals of nineteen British women authors, and includes a brief profile of each writer