Scally: The Story of a Perfect Gentleman

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Scally: The Story of a Perfect Gentleman

by Ian Hay

EN·~1 hours·11 chapters

Chapters

11 total

By Ian Hay

0:21

SCALLY - THE STORY OF A PERFECT GENTLEMAN - By IAN HAY

0:07

SCALLY - THE STORY OF A PERFECT GENTLEMAN - I

12:03

II

1:57

III

10:03

IV

9:03

V

10:22

VI

6:53

VII

5:32

VIII

3:14
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Description

A light‑hearted glimpse into Edwardian London, this tale follows a well‑meaning couple as they set out on a modest mission: finding the perfect four‑legged companion. Their deliberations over breeds, from aristocratic bloodhounds to fashionable Pekinese, reveal a charming clash of practicality and vanity, while their three‑year‑old son adds a whimsical, if chaotic, perspective.

The adventure takes a comic turn when they hop aboard a bustling tram bound for the famed Battersea “Home for Lost Dogs,” a quirky refuge perched on the River Thames’s Isle of Dogs. Along the way, the genial conductor offers off‑hand commentary on city landmarks, and the couple’s gentle banter highlights the everyday absurdities of urban life. As they navigate the bustling streets and the quirky world of dog‑dealers, the story captures the gentle humor and affectionate absurdity of a household searching for a loyal companion.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (59K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

Apr 4, 2009

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ian Hay

Ian Hay

1876–1952

Best known for lively stories of school and military life, this British writer brought humor and firsthand experience to his fiction, plays, and wartime writing. Under the pen name Ian Hay, he became widely popular in the early 20th century and later worked across novels, theatre, and film.

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