Deerhound

A passionate little blog started by a deerhound dog in Scotland called Rogue ‘Brylach’ MacAllister then Passed to Rascal ‘Logan’ Dorrator Heath and now picked up by Rebel Borrodhail 'Muirfinn' and Rocket Borrodhail 'Frode'.

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

A Dog Like No Other

Yes! That’s me !

This book by Author William MacKellar produced in 1964 is a joy. A Dog Like No Other. A gentle tale of a young lad who finds a bedraggled large hound, a Deerhound. The moving adventure begins. And woven into the childrens story are everything from sheep trials, highland gatherings, piping contests, the hidden sword of Bonnie Prince Charlie and a gruff laird (a bit like the boss when he’s no’ oot with the regiment).

Lochs and mountains, ruined castles, shinty, highland bus journeys, a sense of fairness and good are all here, creating a picture of 1960’s Scottish highland life. Or so my human companions have told me. I’m much to young to have experienced it, even in dog years.

If you wish a copy of this book and wouldn’t know where to start the hunt, the little ebay trader Gail and Zoo is a good place to start.

0 Comments:

Post a Comment

<< Home