The Story My Doggie Told to Me

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The Story My Doggie Told to Me

by Ralph Henry Barbour

EN·~2 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total

PART ONE WHEN I WAS A PUPPY

0:01

CHAPTER I PLAY DAYS

6:53

CHAPTER II WHAT WE LEARNED

6:01

CHAPTER III PUPPY TROUBLES

6:24

CHAPTER IV WHEN I ATE MY COLLAR

7:35

CHAPTER V HOW I DUG FOR A BADGER

7:27

CHAPTER VI THE FROG WHO WAS A TOAD

5:59

CHAPTER VII THE CROSS DUCK

9:12

CHAPTER VIII THE OLD LADY WHO DIDN’T LIKE DOGS

7:10

CHAPTER IX THE LITTLE BOY FROM THE CITY

14:08
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Description

A charming narrator greets you with a friendly “bow,” inviting you into the world as seen through a puppy’s eyes. From the first weeks in a criss‑cross wire cage, the story introduces a lively litter, a proud mother with crooked front legs, and a bustling father who pops in for a lick before disappearing on his own business. The canine voice playfully explains the quirks of canine communication—tail wagging, bark variations, and the endless curiosity that drives a young pup to explore everything from rubber cats to the brook beside the yard.

As the puppies grow, their days become a blend of clumsy first steps, mischievous tumbles in sawdust, and tender moments with the kindly coachman named William who brings treats and gentle pats. Through witty observations and heartfelt anecdotes, the narrator captures the innocence, humor, and occasional longing that accompany early life in a busy household. Listeners will find themselves smiling at the dog’s earnest storytelling and feeling the warm bond that forms between two‑legged folks and their four‑legged companion.

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Language

en

Duration

~2 hours (147K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

Apr 5, 2021

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ralph Henry Barbour

Ralph Henry Barbour

1870–1944

An American novelist best known for lively sports fiction for boys, Ralph Henry Barbour wrote stories filled with teamwork, school spirit, adventure, and youthful ambition. He also explored light romance and adventure, sometimes writing under the name Richard Stillman Powell.

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