Published in 1893, "Beautiful Joe" was the first Canadian book to sell a million copies. It was also extremely popular in America. A work of fiction told from the dog's point of view, it is based upon the true story of an abused dog. "Beautiful Joe" reflects many of the unfortunate realities of society in those days, but it had an incredible impact upon the Western world's ideas about humane treatment of animals. "Beautiful Joe" is a wonderful and enriching story which teaches everyday values as told through the eyes of a ...
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Published in 1893, "Beautiful Joe" was the first Canadian book to sell a million copies. It was also extremely popular in America. A work of fiction told from the dog's point of view, it is based upon the true story of an abused dog. "Beautiful Joe" reflects many of the unfortunate realities of society in those days, but it had an incredible impact upon the Western world's ideas about humane treatment of animals. "Beautiful Joe" is a wonderful and enriching story which teaches everyday values as told through the eyes of a dog. It teaches amazing compassion and that the golden rule doesn't apply just to humans. It begs for people to be the best that they can, provides the basic credo of the humane society. It makes you think twice when you see a stray-or even a rat! In a world where respect for human life is not always apparent, it appeals to the human spirit in all. By teaching kids to first love and respect animals, "Beautiful Joe" helps them to become better people. Though the beginning of the book is very sad, the story is full of memorable characters such as Malta the cat, Jim the spaniel, Billy the fox-terrier, Bella the parrot, and of course, "Beautiful Joe." There are humans in the story as well, such as Miss Laura, Ned, Willie, Jack, and Cousin Harry. Though some scenes are heart-rending, this book reminds us too that we have much to still work on in the area of animal cruelty. In the tradition of "Black Beauty," "Beautiful Joe" has done much to enlighten readers for many years, and remains a classic that rings true today.
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Add this copy of Beautiful Joe an Autobiography to cart. $15.00, good condition, Sold by Becker's Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Houston, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1903 by C.H. Banes.
Add this copy of Beautiful Joe: an Autobiography to cart. $15.63, good condition, Sold by Vashon Island Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vashon, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1903 by Charles H. Banes.
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Very Good- No Dust Jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. In red cloth with black titling, pictorial upper cover, 12mo, 359pp+ads. (light shelfwear and rubbing to extremities, slight fade to spine, toning to page edges, inscription to endpaper).
Add this copy of Beautiful Joe: an Autobiography to cart. $20.00, good condition, Sold by Top Notch Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tolar, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1896 by Charles H. Banes.
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Good. No Jacket. Ex-Libris. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Brown cloth boards are aged, have old dampstains, light chipping at spine tip. Beb and bep have old dampstain along outside edge. Gift inscription on fep dated 1896, Small amount of foxing to pages, no markings in text, binding is sound.
Add this copy of Beautiful Joe (Phoneix Edition), an Autobiography to cart. $25.00, very good condition, Sold by Boomers Books & Empire Models rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Weare, NH, UNITED STATES, published 1896 by Charles H. Banes.
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Very Good with No dust jacket as issued. Small volume in tan boards with red titles. Some folded pages, general shelf and edge wear, soiling to boards but unmarked and tightly and solidly bound.
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This was the most touching story I have ever read. And it truely was from the eyes of Beautiful Joe. He had a wonderful personality and understood so much of us humans. I have always felt a affinity with animals and this book just proves that they know so much more than we give them credit for. I laughed, I cried and I thought about how terrible humans can be and how good they can be also. Lifted my spirits and made me want to know "Beautiful Joe". I tell everyone about this book, I even emailed Oprah. She loves dogs and recommends a book on her show. But I just know she would enjoy it. I will be reading it again and again. Thank you Marshall Saunders for a great time.
