The pawprints of history

Title: The pawprints of history : dogs and the course of human events
Author: Stanley Coren
Publisher: New York : Free Press, 2002

This engaging collection of dog stories examines the human-dog relationship throughout the course of history. Fascinating account of of how dogs have steered the course of history by influencing well-known figures from every era and throughout the world. Coren, a reowned expert on dog-human interactions, has examined significant historic events and sought out the dogs' role in these milestones. From Florence Nightingale's chance encounter with a injured dog which ultimately led her to nursing to Freud's insisting that his chow-chow attend all this therapy sessions, Coren ensures that these dogs of distinction are given their dues. From the battlefield to the orchestra pit, we look to the dogs that have inspired and lived with famous figures of history and who do their duty as loyal pets and creative muses. All across the human spectrum of achievement often stands man's best friend. This well told and thoughtfully constructed book is backed up by solid historical research giving merit to this entertaining journey of canine camaraderie. How history might have been different if it weren't for dogs?