Download or read book His Name Is Guck written by Clyde A. Landon and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the age of ten, Clyde Landon's world revolved around slingshots, marbles, and talking his way out of trouble. But that all changed the day he met Guck, a motley colored shepherd dog. The bond between them was immediate, and when Guck needed a new home, it was Clyde who quickly assumed responsibility, convincing his parents to allow him a pet, despite the family already having too many mouths to feed. Guck was ours. I could hardly believe it. There wasn't another dog in the whole wide world like him...'You're ours!' I told him. 'You're mine. Mom said I could keep you.' For some strange reason, I felt as though I was telling him something he already knew, but he listened intently while I carried on...'Guck Landon.' It sounded perfect, just perfect. In His Name is Guck: A Story of a Boy and His Dog author Clyde Landon recounts his unforgettable memories with this special dog, one who displayed the ultimate in love, courage, and devotion. Landon uses his knack for description to transport readers to 1940s Colorado, where a boy and his dog roamed the mountainside together, sharing incredible adventures and an undying bond of friendship. A lovely read...a unique and wonderful story, written from the heart. a "Bernie R. Diamond, actor and former business and White House executive"
Download or read book His Name Is GUCK written by Clyde Landon and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Indian Joe gave the ten-year-old boy his dog, the dog's gentle nature and zest for adventure fit right in with the boys Huck Finn lifestyle. They shared life's challenges, excitement, conflict, joy, and multiple calamities until revenge took it all away. I was shivering while I sat on the ice-cold chopping block waiting for my brother Robert to saw a few blocks of wood so I could begin splitting them. Unaware that something was approaching from behind, I was about to go into the warm house and wait for the blocks to pile up when a cold nose pushed its way into my armpit. Startled, I jumped to my feet and wheeled around to see the most beautiful Shepherd dog I had ever seen, standing before me with his tail swaying side to side. After I got Robert's attention, he stopped sawing and came over to us. Not nearly as excited as me, he said he had seen the dog around before and believed he belonged to someone over at the railroad bunkhouse. I knelt and the dog gave me a friendly shake with his big paw. We saw a lot of him over the next two weeks and he even accompanied us on some errands. Having the dog around did not sit well with my mother, but Frank was the one it bothered the most. She was quick to let us know we should get rid of him, and we were not going to have any more dogs. That statement was about to be tested when a knock came at our door. Indian Joe It was a school day. We were dressed but had not eaten when a knock came on our door. It was a railroad supervisor, and he asked Robert and me to follow him to the bunkhouse, where he introduced us to Indian Joe, a handsome, well-built man in his early thirties, wearing a red and black checkered shirt while holding a sheepskin coat over his arm. His long black braids that were tied at the ends with small leather thongs, rested on his chest. Unnoticed until he licked my hand, the dog passed behind us and moved to Joe's side. Joe knelt and placed an arm around him. With emotion in his voice, he asked if we liked the dog. We assured him we did. He said he believed the dog liked us too. What he said next, caused me to shake with excitement. "If you promise to take good care of him, I would like you to have him, will you do that? While Robert agreed, I was vigorously shaking my head yes. Joe turned his attention to the dog and using his left hand he held the dog's head up and said his goodbye with his eyes. At a loss for words, Joe stood and by grasping the collar, he pulled the dog toward Robert and motioned with his head that Robert should take him. As soon as Robert took hold of the collar, Joe turned quickly and left the room with us following. He boarded the motorcar that set idling on the tracks while we walked around the corner of the house. Robert stopped and turned to face Joe and shouted, "Hey mister, what's his name?" "Guck," Joe answered. "What?" "Guck," Joe repeated. "Did you say, Guck?" "Yes, his name is Guck." After the exchange, the motorcar pulled away and Guck would never see his Indian Master again. We could tell that the parting was very emotional for Joe and it appeared just as difficult for Guck. With Robert and Joe shouting his name back and forth, Guck tried his best to break free of our hold on the collar. Once the motorcar was out of sight, Guck settled down and stood to stare in the direction of the tracks, while the sound of the motorcar faded from our ears. A long mournful whine escaped his lips, which brought a lump to my throat. On the way home, we discussed how we might approach mom about keeping Guck. After we explained what had happened with Indian Joe, Robert gave his best argument, which seemed to fall on deaf ears. Mom was not having it, period.
Download or read book Ancient Warrior written by Clyde A. Landon and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nineteen-thirty-eight was a bad year for most of the country. The depression was raising havoc with the economy, so owning a dog was a stretch, and having another litter was out of the question. Consequently, many litters were abandoned, including the pup that escaped from the cardboard box. After the pup's escape, his journey collided with the Old Man in the barn, who was not partial to having pets. He believed farm animals should not have proper names because they become part of the family meals. However, that fateful day the pup entered the dimly lit barn, the Old Man's life began to fill with love and excitement, the very things that were missing in his life, since his wife died three years earlier. As the dog matured his protective and loving nature earned him the honored and revered name that had the meaning of Ancient Warrior protector of life. After the Old Man died, the dog stood guard over his master, while facing death at the hands of the law. Rescued by an Indian family, the dog's love and devotion grew. Even death could not keep him from protecting them. The Indian family's love and admiration for the magnificent dog was boundless. Then the unthinkable happened, which laid raw the emotions and deep love the Indian master had for his devoted friend, Ancient Warrior. Once more, this author paints pictures with words, that pull the reader into this delightful, touching, and adventurous read. Uplifting, tender, yet exciting story lines that stir the emotions and imagination. Ideal family reading. A book that should be placed in all school libraries nationwide. Jeanette Fishler, former educator and coach.
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