Project Gutenberg 2023-01-27 Public domain in the USA. 337 Lewis, Eleanor 04031526 Famous pets of famous people $aUnited States :$bD Lothrop Company,$c1892. Fiona Holmes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Famous Pets of Famous People" by Eleanor Lewis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the relationships between celebrated individuals and their beloved pets, providing a captivating glimpse into the affectionate bonds that transcended status and fame. The book highlights various literary figures, artists, and royalty, showcasing their unique pets and the roles these animals played in their lives. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone, starting with the picturesque description of Edinburgh, seamlessly intertwining the past with the present. It introduces Sir Walter Scott, revered not only for his literary contributions but also for his genuine love for animals, particularly dogs. The narrative details Scott's fondness for his pets, emphasizing their intelligence and loyalty, especially his dogs Camp and Maida, and reveals poignant aspects of his life, including how his pets comforted him during times of hardship. This introduction hints at the broader theme of the book, which is not only a tribute to notable personalities but also an exploration of how these figures found companionship and solace in their pets. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/famouspetsoffamo00lewirich/ 20220908012731lewis 1892 us Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Domestic animals Animals -- Anecdotes Pets QL Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Other 377826 2025-09-27T12:56:38.952728 text/html 343161 2024-10-19T04:06:44 text/html 3551815 2025-09-27T12:56:46.817709 application/epub+zip 3550089 2025-09-27T12:56:40.898711 application/epub+zip 327082 2025-09-27T12:56:39.870751 application/epub+zip 4159026 2025-09-27T12:56:50.743180 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4113111 2025-09-27T12:56:45.822700 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303001 2025-09-27T12:56:37.698733 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 283015 2024-10-19T04:06:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15751 2025-09-27T12:56:50.884158 application/rdf+xml 20122 2025-09-27T12:56:40.109718 image/jpeg 2906 2025-09-27T12:56:39.987712 image/jpeg 4177677 2025-09-27T12:56:39.192758 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog