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Albert Payson Terhune is the author of The Amateur Inn (2025), The Story of Damon and Pythias (1915), The Secret of Sea-dream House (1929), Black Caesar's Clan (2020), A Highland Collie - Originally Published as the Luck of the Laird (2014).

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The Amateur Inn

release date: Aug 23, 2025
The Amateur Inn
Reproduction of the original. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.

The Story of Damon and Pythias

The Story of Damon and Pythias
Damon and Pythias, both of whom are arrested by the tyrannical Dionysius. Condemned to death, Pythias asks only that he be allowed to head to his home country and say goodbye to his loved ones. Dionysius agrees, but only on condition that Damon remain behind as hostage, to be executed in Pythias'' place should the latter not return. Circumstances of an incredible nature prevent Pythias from returning at the appointed time, and tension mounts as the loyal Damon mounts the scaffold in anticipation of death. Just in the nick of time, however, Pythias returns, whereupon Dionysius, profoundly moved by the friends'' devotion to one another, releases them both.

Black Caesar's Clan

release date: Jun 24, 2020
Black Caesar's Clan
Albert Payson Terhune (December 21, 1872 - February 18, 1942) was an American author, dog breeder, and journalist. He was popular for his novels relating the adventures of his beloved collies and as a breeder of collies at his Sunnybank Kennels, the lines of which still exist in today''s Rough Collies. Terhune was educated at Columbia University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1893. From 1894 to 1916, he worked as a reporter for The Evening World. The first of his novels about his dogs, Lad: A Dog, collected a dozen stories of his collie Lad in novel form. Lad was followed by over 30 additional dog-focused novels, including two additional books about Lad. Published in 1919, the novel was a best seller in both the adult and young adult markets and has been reprinted over 80 times.

A Highland Collie - Originally Published as the Luck of the Laird

release date: Apr 15, 2014
A Highland Collie - Originally Published as the Luck of the Laird
This early work by Albert Payson Terhune was originally published in 1917. ''A Highland Collie'' is one of Terhune''s well-loved canine stories. Terhune was a famous American author, dog breeder, and journalist, best known for his adventure novels about collies.

Buff: A Collie

release date: Jun 13, 2022
Buff: A Collie
If you are a dog lover, you will love this book. For Albert Payson Terhune is a dog lover, too - and it shines out of every page of this book of stories about man''s best friend. Each of the stories features vivid and moving descriptions of dogs and of their ebb-and-flow relationships with people. In one, called ''Chums'', a homeless boy befriends two stray dogs and develops a deep friendship with them - only to see them snatched by the dog-catcher while he is working to pay for dinner. There is heartbreak in abundance throughout the book - but plenty of heartwarming endings, too. Terhune''s stories are perfect for fans of ''Lassie Come Home'' by Eric Knight and ''Black Beauty'' by Anna Sewell. Albert Payson Terhune (1872-1942) was an American author, journalist and dog breeder. He had a strong following for his novels and short stories about the adventures of the collies that he bred and loved. His estate, Sunnybank in New Jersey, is now Terhune Memorial Park. It is open to the puboic and visitors can see the graves of many of the dogs from Terhune''s novels.

Black Caesar's Clan; A Florida Mystery Story. by

release date: Sep 26, 2016
Black Caesar's Clan; A Florida Mystery Story. by
Albert Payson Terhune (December 21, 1872 - February 18, 1942) was an American author, dog breeder, and journalist. The public knows him best for his novels relating the adventures of his beloved collies and as a breeder of collies at his Sunnybank Kennels, the lines of which still exist in today''s Rough Collies.As a tribute to Terhune, the dog in A Boy and His Dog calls his master Albert. The 1969 novella was written by Harlan Ellison. The 1975 film was directed by L.Q. Jones.Albert Payson Terhune was born in New Jersey to Mary Virginia Hawes and the Reverend Edward Payson Terhune. His mother, Mary Virginia Hawes, was a writer of household management books and pre-Civil War novels under the name Marion Harland. Terhune had four sisters and one brother, though only two of his sisters lived to be adults: Christine Terhune Herrick (1859-1944); and Virginia Terhune Van De Water (1865-1945).Sunnybank (41.0012�N 74.2755�W) was originally the family''s summer home, with Terhune making it his permanent residence in 1912. He was educated at Columbia University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1893. From 1894 to 1914, he worked as a reporter for The Evening World.

Lad of Sunnybank

Lad of Sunnybank
The adventures of a collie named Lad, the baby raccoon Ramses he brings home to his mistress, and Zat the crow, involving such incidents as Lad''s capture of a thief, his bout with lockjaw, and his rescue of a small boy from an earth pit.

Black Caesars Clan

release date: Apr 16, 2021
Black Caesars Clan
black caesars clan From Albert Payson Terhune

Further Adventures of Lad

release date: Aug 12, 2018
Further Adventures of Lad
Further Adventures of Lad By Albert Payson Terhune Excerpt yhood. Lad''s dark eyes swept the porch, the soft swelling green of the lawn, the flash of fire-blue lake among the trees below. Then, he deigned to look at the group of humans at one side of him. Gravely, impersonally, he surveyed them; not at all cowed or strange in his new surroundings; courteously inquisitive as to the twist of luck that had set him down here and as to the people who, presumably, were to be his future companions. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

Lochinvar Luck

release date: Apr 15, 2014
Lochinvar Luck
This heart-warming book tells the story of the runt of a litter of collie who is relinquished in a forest and, through indomitable courage and intelligence, manages to stay alive and learn the ways of the wild. This lovely book was written by the master of dog-based literature Albert Payson Terhune and constitutes a must-read for dog-lovers and fans of Terhune’s work, expertly composed with the passion those familiar with his writing have come to expect. Albert Payson Terhune (1872 –1942) was an American author, journalist and avid dog breeder, most renowned for his writing of dog-based literature. Originally published in 1923, this scarce antiquarian book is republished here with a prefatory biography of its author.

Treve

release date: Apr 15, 2014
Treve
Terhune penned many books about the dogs he kept and trained on the Sunnybank estate throughout the 1920s and 30s. When Terhune found Treve at a dog show he was looking for a new stud to put his collies in the hunt for championships. Terhune bought him and brought him home and found him to be slightly peculiar. Treve would try to be mean and fierce but his lovable, kind gentle nature always won out. This early work by Albert Payson Terhune was originally published in 1924, we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography.

Dad

release date: Nov 05, 2021
Dad
In Albert Payson Terhune''s novel ''Dad'', the reader is taken on a heartwarming journey through the life of a man and his dog, exploring themes of loyalty, friendship, and the bond between humans and animals. Terhune''s engaging storytelling style, filled with vivid descriptions and emotional depth, invites readers to become fully immersed in the world he creates. Set in a rural village, the book reflects the simplicity and beauty of nature, as well as the complexities of human relationships. Through its well-developed characters and relatable themes, ''Dad'' stands out as a timeless classic in literature. Albert Payson Terhune, a renowned author and dog lover, drew inspiration from his own experiences with his beloved pets to craft this touching tale. His passion for animals shines through in the narrative, adding an authentic and heartfelt touch to the story. Readers who enjoy heartfelt tales of companionship and the unbreakable bond between man and dog will find ''Dad'' to be a captivating and moving read that will resonate long after the final page is turned.
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