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Books by Mark Derr

HOW THE DOG BECAME THE DOG by Mark Derr
NATURE & TRAVEL
Released: Oct. 13, 2011
by Mark Derr

Derr (A Dog's History of America, 2004, etc.) explores various scenarios on the road to the long, fruitful relationship between dogs and humans. Read full book review >
A DOG’S HISTORY OF AMERICA by Mark Derr
NATURE & TRAVEL
Released: Sept. 1, 2004
by Mark Derr
"A humbling reminder of the dog's remarkable spirit and intelligence in the face, even, of human cruelty."
A consummate and loving tribute to canines as well as a comprehensive history, seamlessly blending facts, anecdotes, and ideas. Read full book review >
DOG'S BEST FRIEND by Mark Derr
NATURE & TRAVEL
Released: June 1, 1997
by Mark Derr
"It is a love song, a celebration, and a well-told tale. (photos and illustrations, not seen)"
 A sweeping, lapidary history of our relationship with dogs from Derr (The Frontiersman, 1993, etc.). Read full book review >
THE FRONTIERSMAN by Mark Derr
BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
Released: Aug. 1, 1993
by Mark Derr
"Objective and cleareyed, but unwilling to press some of the harder conclusions about Crockett warranted by the historical record. (Maps, eight pages of b&w photos—not seen)"
 A well-researched if not particularly incisive life of the legendary Tennessee backwoodsman, politician, and Alamo martyr that examines his achievements and changing public image through the years. Read full book review >