Beautiful Joe: An Autobiography
Introduction by Hezekiah Butterworth
"Beautiful Joe: An Autobiography" by Marshall Saunders is a novel published in 1893. Based on the true story of an abused dog rescued from near death, the book tells its tale from the animal's own perspective. Written to raise awareness of animal cruelty, it won a Humane Society writing contest and became the first Canadian book to sell over a million copies. The narrative follows Beautiful Joe's journey from suffering to rehabilitation, offering readers an intimate view into the dog's mind and experiences.
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