The New Book of the Dog. By Robert Leighton. Illustrated
with 21 Coloured Plates and numerous Photographic Portraits of Famous Dogs. (Cassell and Co. 25s. net.)—We can only give a mere mention of this great book for lovers of dogs. In preparing it Mr. Leighton has received assistance from many quarters, and eminent authorities amongst fanciers contribute chapters on their special breeds. But the attractions of this handsome volume are neutralised by the ponderous paper on which it is printed. After groaning under the burden, we find ourselves wishing that it were a criminal offence to publish a book of this weight. An astonishing collection of photographs of dogs, ancient and modern, from life and from prints, has been got together. There are also chapters on canine management, law, history, and medicine.
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