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Pawprints in Japan: Dogs in Myth and Historyby Nicholas C. Rhoden A fascinating book, 'Pawprints' is sure to captivate
dog lovers of all persuasions, not just those partial to the Akita
breed. This anthology comprises four separate, independent works
related to dogs, some of which are Akitas. It also addresses topics
of interest to students of Japanese culture, whether dog lover or
not. Now Available for Sale!'Pawprints' is a book about:
The author wrote this book for publication to raise money for veterinary medical research. All proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the AKC Canine Health Foundation. For further details about this book and how to purchase
it, scroll below the image of the book's back cover, which follows
below.
Follow these links for further information: What is it? What is it?This fascinating, informative book is a collection of four works—all centered around dogs, some of which were Akitas.
What are the four works in Pawprints in Japan?This book comprises four separate works, each supplemented with one to three appendices:
How can I purchase this book?You can purchase Pawprints in Japan from the Akita Club of America's online store.
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Dogs,
real and imaginary
Loyalty
as perceived in a national context
The
essence of Japan's individuality
Buddhism
as a prevailing force that binds these four otherwise unrelated
works and gives uniform testament to cultural values that found
a beginning in Japan's early centuries A.D.
130-page,
8.5" x 11", softcover book.
Greatly expanded collection
of four articles previously published in The Akita Journal
(1978–1981).
Each of the original
articles won "Best Article of the Year in a Single-Breed
Magazine," awarded by the Dog Writers Association of
America.
In this volume,
the text of the original articles is augmented by twice
the number of pages and enhanced by some 70 illustrations,
more than 200 footnotes, and 8 appendices.
Painstakingly researched
from primary references and written by long-time dog lover and
Akita owner, Nicholas C. Rhoden.
Limited edition published
in 2002.
Price of $25 (in U.S.
funds) per book plus shipping & handling.
Hachi-ko, the Loyal
Dog—and the Forgotten Story of an American Tribute.
Helen Keller: Saint
of Three Burdens and the Forgotten Story of Her Akitas—First
in America.
Myths and Legends of
the Dog in Ancient Japan: Demon or Demi-God?
Taro and Jiro: The Never-to-Be-Forgotten
Story of an Incredible Survival—and the Untold Story of an Omen.
To view a large
collection of photos re this antarctic expedition and the
Karafuto dogs involved, go to the 
The ACA store is located at
http://www.akitaclub.org/web/store/store.html.
