Beautiful Joe: An Autobiography

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Beautiful Joe: An Autobiography

by Marshall Saunders

EN·~7 hours

Chapters

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.

Details

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

Best remembered for the beloved animal story Beautiful Joe, this Canadian writer used popular fiction to speak up about kindness, reform, and the treatment of animals. Her books reached a wide audience in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and helped turn storytelling into a way of arguing for social change.

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