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A Lame Dog's Diary is a novel written by Sarah Macnaughtan in 1907. The story is narrated from the perspective of a dog named Muggins, who is crippled and unable to walk properly. Muggins is taken in by a kind family and becomes a beloved pet, but he struggles with feelings of... Read Full Overview

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"A Lame Dog's Diary" from Sarah Broom Macnaughtan. Scottish-born English novelist (1864-1916).

The "Lame Dog" is not a dog at all, but a soldier who at Magersfontein was shot in the legs. Slowly recovering at home from his injuries, he finally adopts the device of a bewitching young widow and starts a diary. "Few bits of contemporaneous literature have shown so delightful... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: A Lame Dog's Diary by S. Macnaughtan

Reproduction of the original: A Lame Dog's Diary by S. Macnaughtan

Perhaps curiosity has never been more keen, nor mystery more baffling, than has been the case during the last few weeks. There have been "a few friends to tea" at almost every house in the village to see if in this way any reasonable conclusions can be arrived at, and even Palestrina... Read Full Overview

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