
A lively fox‑terrier narrates his own adventures, roaming the bustling streets of early 20th‑century New York. From a ferry ride off New Jersey to the maze of the Bowery, his keen eyes take in the city’s clamor, towering elevated trains, and the hidden corners where stray dogs make their homes. With a quick wit and a friendly bark, he seeks out companions, striking up a conversation with a gruff bulldog who becomes his first guide.
Together they explore the alleys, saloons, and vacant lots that serve as playgrounds for the urban canine crowd. Their banter reveals a heartfelt view of loyalty: dogs offer unwavering friendship, ready to help without expectation of reward. As the terrier settles into his new neighborhood, listeners are treated to vivid snapshots of city life seen through a four‑legged perspective, full of humor, curiosity, and the simple joys of finding a kindred spirit on the streets.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (466K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.)
Release date
2015-11-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

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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