A Dog's History of America: How Our Best Friend Explored, Conquered, and Settled a Continent

In this revelatory history, Mark Derr looks at the ways in which we have used canines―as sled dogs and sheepdogs, hounds and Seeing Eye dogs, guard dogs, show dogs, and bomb-sniffing dogs―as he tracks changes in American culture and society. In A Dog’s History of America, Derr weaves a remarkable tapestry of heroism, betrayal, tragedy, kindness, abuse, and unique companionship. The result is an enlightening perspective on American history through the eyes of humanity’s best friend