Heroic Animals

£8.99

From Simon the sea cat to Greyfriars Bobby’s 14-year vigil over his master’s grave, from the elephant that saved a small girl to Paul the World-Cup-predicting octopus, ‘Heroic Animals’ brings to life incredible feats and moving moments which highlight the timeless special bond between human and animal.

ISBN: 9781529343847 Author: Balding, Clare Publisher: John Murray Publication Date: 22nd July 2021 Imprint: John Murray Cover: Paperback Dewey: 590.929 (edition:23) Pages: x, 342 , 16 unnumbered of plates Language: English Readership: General - Trade / Code: K Category: Subjects: , , , , , , ,

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN ORDINARY ANIMAL. EVERY ONE HAS A HEROIC STORY TO TELL.

Discover how . . .

Able Seacat Simon rescued the crew of HMS Amethyst

Bobby the Wonder Dog crossed a continent to find his family

Galipolli Murphy carried 250 wounded soldiers to safety

Pickles tracked down the stolen World Cup

And the Tamworth Two managed to save their bacon

Clare Balding’s stories of daring, courageous, remarkable creatures who changed our world for the better: from the dog that inspired Lassie to the bear that fought the Nazis.

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