Synopsis:
He was an Alsatian called Rex, who lived among the snows of the mountains of Lebanon and Syria. When the author first met him, in November 1941, Rex belonged to a Bishop of the Maronite Church. Rex disliked strangers, but James Riddell proved an exception. The dog became his devoted companion at the newly-formed ski instruction school which the author was appointed to command.
Rex was a great favourite with the troops who came to the school from all regiments and nations – Australians, New Zealanders, Greeks, Gurkhas, and British. This is Rex’s story and theirs.
Dog in the Snow is an informative book about an almost unknown war-time activity, written with great charm and humour. All who love animals, and particularly those who can understand the fascination of skiing, will delight in the book.
Publication Date: January 2018
Price: NZ$65.00, AU$60.00, GB£33.00
Size: 160mm x 240mm
Extent: 155 Pages
Illustrations: Throughout
Binding: Cased & Dust Jacketed
ISBN: 978-0-9941323-1-4
He was an Alsatian called Rex, who lived among the snows of the mountains of Lebanon and Syria. When the author first met him, in November 1941, Rex belonged to a Bishop of the Maronite Church. Rex disliked strangers, but James Riddell proved an exception. The dog became his devoted companion at the newly-formed ski instruction school which the author was appointed to command.
Rex was a great favourite with the troops who came to the school from all regiments and nations – Australians, New Zealanders, Greeks, Gurkhas, and British. This is Rex’s story and theirs.
Dog in the Snow is an informative book about an almost unknown war-time activity, written with great charm and humour. All who love animals, and particularly those who can understand the fascination of skiing, will delight in the book.
Publication Date: January 2018
Price: NZ$65.00, AU$60.00, GB£33.00
Size: 160mm x 240mm
Extent: 155 Pages
Illustrations: Throughout
Binding: Cased & Dust Jacketed
ISBN: 978-0-9941323-1-4
