Australia's Dogs.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kovacic, Katherine.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dogs--History--Australia.

Dogs.

Domestic animals--Australia.

Domestic animals.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (132 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Canberra : National Library of Australia, 2023.

Summary:

This book examines the historical and cultural relationship between Australians and their dogs, exploring their roles as companions, workers, and cultural icons. Drawing from the extensive photographic collections of the National Library of Australia, the book offers a visual history of dogs in Australia from the colonial era to the present day. It highlights the enduring bond between humans and canines, showcasing their significance in Indigenous communities, early European settlements, and various aspects of Australian life. Through carefully curated images and narratives, the author celebrates the integral role of dogs in Australia's social and cultural history, making this work a tribute to the nation's love for its canine companions. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Contents

Introduction: Australians Love Dogs

Chapter 1: By Our Sides

Chapter 2: The Dingo

Chapter 3: On the Farm

Chapter 4: Other Australians

Chapter 5: Australia's Antarctic Huskies

Chapter 6: Mascots

Chapter 7: Outback Dogs

The End of the Tail

Notes

Bibliography

List of Illustrations

Acknowledgements.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Kovacic, Katherine Australia's Dogs

ISBN:

9781922507143

OCLC:

1381711332