Albert Payson Terhune was a celebrated local author renowned for his captivating stories featuring Collies. His narratives frequently showcased these intelligent dogs in various adventures, emphasizing their loyalty, bravery, and the profound bonds they shared with humans. Terhune possessed a unique talent for capturing the essence of canine personality, creating memorable dog characters that resonated deeply with readers. His accessible and heartfelt writing style established him as a beloved storyteller whose work continues to charm audiences.
This volume collects two serialized novels in book form for the first time. The Man Who Could Do Everything, originally published in 1915, features a meek assistant district attorney who discovers the clues to a crime. When Liberty was Born, serialized in 1910, tells of a colonist, loyal to England and to her King, gets caught up in the seditious activities of the American Revolution.