Better Than Men by Rush C. Hawkins
"Better Than Men" by Rush C. Hawkins is a collection of character sketches written in the late 19th century. The book aims to highlight the moral qualities and inherent virtues of various animals, suggesting that they often surpass those of humans in elemental virtues. Through these stories, Hawkins shares personal experiences and observations that reveal the intelligence, loyalty, and affection demonstrated by animals, particularly dogs and horses. At the start of the
collection, the author sets the stage with an explanatory preface that articulates the purpose behind these sketches—to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation for animals. The opening portion introduces us to some of the animals, particularly focusing on a dog named Rover and a horse named Charlie, as the author recounts fond memories from a summer spent in Vermont. The narrative captures the picturesque setting and portrays the interactions between the animals and the author, illustrating their endearing qualities and the joys of companionship, ultimately suggesting that these animals display loyalty and moral integrity that evades many humans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hawkins, Rush C. (Rush Christopher), 1831-1920 |
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| LoC No. | 07002189 |
| Title | Better Than Men |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Explanatory -- The excursion -- Tim, the dissipated -- Carlo, the soldier -- Jeff, the inquisitive -- Toby, the wise -- Two dogs -- Two innocents abroad -- About Columbus, by an old showman -- In relation to mysteries -- Mysteries. |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Rick Morris, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Animals -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 53423 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 162 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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