
In a sun‑dappled New England farmyard, the Waddles family lives in gentle harmony with their canine companions. The story opens as Happy, a soulful beagle, and the dignified mayor‑dog Waddles await the evening’s routine, while Anne and the spirited Miss Letty linger by the stone wall, listening for the distant music of May. Through witty observations and tender detail, the narrator introduces a cast of lovable dogs, mischievous kittens, and the bustling household that treats them as true members of the family.
As the day winds down, playful antics and quiet conversations reveal the rhythms of rural life—tea at five o’clock, hen parties, and the occasional mischief of wandering spaniels. The gentle rivalry between the elder dogs and the sprightly pups offers both humor and heart, while the human characters share their own stories of love, loss, and perseverance. Together they paint a vivid portrait of a close‑knit community where every bark, purr, and laugh echoes the enduring bond between people and their pets.
Full title
Dogtown Being Some Chapters from the Annals of the Waddles Family Set Down in the Language of Housepeople
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (394K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
Release date
2020-12-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1859–1934
Best known for bringing the natural world to life on the page, this American writer also turned her love of birds into lasting conservation work. Her books mix sharp observation, warmth, and a deep sense of place.
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