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True Animal Picture-Stories #2 (1947)

Parents' Magazine Press · 1947 · 35 pages

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Contains 10 stories
Greyfriars' Bobby
2 pp · non-fiction; animal

High in the Scottish hills, a little terrier named Bobby shared a happy life with his master, the shepherd Old Jock—until Old Jock's death leaves Bobby as his only mourner. Though a kind farmer and his daughter offer Bobby a new home, the faithful dog's devotion to his lost companion proves stronger than any comfort they can provide. This is the true story of a bond that would define Bobby's remarkable life for years to come.

Chips Makes a Comeback
3 pp · non-fiction; animal

When the owners of Chips, a family dog from Pleasantville, New York, donate him to the Army's K-9 Corps during wartime, the scrappy pup faces skepticism from his handler and others who question whether this homely-looking mutt has what it takes. After months of training, Chips ships overseas with the troops for a crucial invasion, where his loyalty and fighting instinct begin to prove his doubters wrong. This true story follows how one dog's journey from the home front to the battlefield tests his mettle in ways his original family never imagined.

Man's Messenger
6 pp · non-fiction; animal

Throughout history, pigeons have served as humanity's most reliable messengers—from Noah's dove seeking dry land after the flood, through ancient Rome's postal service, to their crucial role delivering intelligence during World War II. This illustrated chronicle traces how carrier pigeons carried news of victories, military orders, and rescue information across centuries and continents, proving themselves indispensable when no other communication could break through. From the Battle of Waterloo to modern wartime operations, these feathered messengers have repeatedly proven their worth in both peace and conflict.

The Cat That Didn't Eat The Canary
1 pp · animal

A Scottish woman's pet cat and canary have an unlikely friendship—until a stranger slips into the room and threatens everything. When the cat's protective instincts kick in, what looks like betrayal becomes something far more touching than anyone expected.

Baldy's Great Race
2 pp · non-fiction; animal

It's 1910 in Alaska, and Scotty Allan enters his powerful husky, Baldy, in the grueling 408-mile championship dog race—but when Scotty takes a nasty fall in the darkness and injures his leg, the real test of loyalty and instinct begins. With his musher out of commission, Baldy must lead the team through the final stretch of this three-day marathon against all odds. This is a rousing true account of what makes a great sled dog and the bond between man and animal under pressure.

Army Mule: Rosebud of Company E
4 pp · non-fiction; animal; military

In 1886, when Crow Chief Sword Bearer leads 700 warriors toward Fort Dudley, Montana, Company E's only hope rests with Sergeant Bart Maywood and an ornery army mule named Rosebud—who must make a perilous 30-mile ride through a storm to Fort Custer to summon reinforcements. Rosebud's stubborn nature and uncanny sense of direction prove invaluable as Bart navigates the darkness and evades Indian war parties to reach help in time. When the cavalry arrives and the battle is joined, this tough little mule becomes the unsung hero who saves Company E from certain defeat.

K-9 Courier
2 pp · non-fiction; animal; war

Trapped on Bougainville, a Marine unit cut off from their division fights a desperate two-day battle alongside K-9 Courier Caesar, who proves his worth when enemy forces close in on their foxholes. Wounded but undeterred, Caesar takes on a crucial mission that could mean the difference between survival and defeat for his fellow soldiers. This true wartime account celebrates the extraordinary bravery of a four-legged soldier in combat.

Capturing the Sacred Bird of the Mayas
5 pp · non-fiction

Explorer Victor von Hagen and his wife Christine journey into the cloud forests of Honduras in pursuit of the quetzal, a sacred bird that the ancient Mayas revered for centuries and that no one had ever successfully captured alive. Facing jungle dangers, superstitious locals, and the bird's remote mountain habitat, the Von Hagens undertake a grueling expedition to locate nests and raise the fledglings for transport back to civilization. Their months-long quest tests their resolve against the elements and a four-day trek through dense jungle to reach the coast—all for a chance to bring these legendary birds to the Zoological Society of London.

Buffalo Bulldogger
4 pp · non-fiction; biography; western-frontier

Guy Shultz, a bronco buster and trick roper, made a bold leap from the rodeo arena when he decided to bulldogg a buffalo—an ornery 1,200-pound beast that proved far more challenging than any steer. His daring stunt at the 1917 Ponca City event caught the attention of Tom Mix, who invited Shultz to perform the act on the 101 Ranch, where it became a sensation that drew crowds and skeptics alike. When an injury cut short his bulldogging career in 1924, Shultz pivoted to horse racing and thoroughbred training, cementing his legacy as a fearless innovator of the frontier rodeo.

The U.S. Camel Corps
3 pp · non-fiction; animal; military

In 1851, U.S. Senator Jefferson Davis championed an ambitious idea: a Camel Corps to traverse America's southwestern desert frontier, where these resilient animals could outperform traditional cavalry mounts. The camels proved their worth, carrying supplies swiftly and surviving for days without water or feed—until the Civil War shifted public opinion, and the animals were auctioned off to circuses and farms, ending a curious chapter in military history.

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