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Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Canada, this narrative unfolds through the eyes of Beautiful Joe, a dog rescued from abuse. Inspired by a real-life encounter, the author, Margaret Marshall Saunders, crafts an autobiographical tale that highlights the bond between humans and animals. The book not only tells Joe's poignant story but also reflects Saunders' lifelong commitment to advocating for women's and animal rights, making her a beloved figure in children's literature. It became the first Canadian book to achieve over a million sales.
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Beautiful Joe - An Autobiography, Marshall Saunders
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Beautiful Joe - An Autobiography
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marshall Saunders
- Publisher
- Roberts Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 308
- ISBN13
- 9781447402800
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century Canada, this narrative unfolds through the eyes of Beautiful Joe, a dog rescued from abuse. Inspired by a real-life encounter, the author, Margaret Marshall Saunders, crafts an autobiographical tale that highlights the bond between humans and animals. The book not only tells Joe's poignant story but also reflects Saunders' lifelong commitment to advocating for women's and animal rights, making her a beloved figure in children's literature. It became the first Canadian book to achieve over a million sales.