Beautiful Joe: An Autobiography

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Beautiful Joe: An Autobiography

by Marshall Saunders

EN·~7 hours·41 chapters

Chapters

41 total

Beautiful Joe

1:10

Dedication

0:17

Preface

0:34

Introduction

3:29

Chapter I ­ Only a Cur

8:43

Chapter II ­ The Cruel Milkman

6:44

Chapter III ­ My Kind Deliverer and Miss Laura

7:04

Chapter IV ­The Morris Boys Add to My Name

7:42

Chapter V ­ My New Home and a Selfish Lady

19:43

Chapter VI ­ The Fox Terrier Billy

9:55

Description

Beautiful Joe begins his tale as a mistreated cur, cruelly maimed by an unkind master who leaves him scarred and fearful. One day a compassionate rescuer discovers him and brings him to a warm, caring household where he quickly learns the comforts of kindness and a safe home. As Joe adjusts to his new life, his gentle spirit and undeniable charm begin to win over everyone he meets.

The narrative follows Joe’s everyday adventures—learning to trust people, forming friendships with other animals, and even helping to uncover a burglar’s plan. Each episode offers vivid, heart‑warming scenes that reveal the simple joys and subtle wisdom of a dog’s perspective. Through Joe’s experiences, listeners are reminded of the profound impact of empathy toward all creatures, making the story both entertaining and gently instructive.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (460K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Clytie Siddall and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Release date

2003-11-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Marshall Saunders

Marshall Saunders

1861–1947

A pioneering Canadian writer who gave animals unforgettable voices, she became best known for Beautiful Joe, one of the earliest international bestsellers by a Canadian author. Her work blended storytelling with a deep concern for kindness, reform, and animal welfare.

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