The book of dogs; an intimate study of mankind's best friend (1919) (20116365034)

Title: The book of dogs; an intimate study of mankind's best friend
Identifier: cu31924001178130 (find matches)
Year: 1919 (1910s)
Authors: National Geographic Society (U. S. ); Fuertes, Louis Agassiz, 1874-1927; Baynes, Ernest Harold, 1868-1925
Subjects: Dog breeds; Dogs
Publisher: Washington, D. C. , The National Geographic Society
Contributing Library: Cornell University Library
Digitizing Sponsor: MSN



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