Fiction

The use of leather goes back to the prehistoric times; leather was then used for clothing, shelter, carpets and some decorative clothing. It is stated in history that use of leather being made is dated back to the 1200 B.C. By the founding of leather man would make and use leather for footwear, belts, and containers to hold liquids, more clothing, as well as their boats and even to make their armor for roman soldiers. The heavy leather shirts worn by the roman soldiers helped protect them while they were in battle. Leather was found being used also in most primitive societies in areas such as Europe, Asia and North America. Greeks would use leather for garments. In the middle ages the Chinese started making leather then the Indians in North America had discovered the great use of leather. It was by accident the man had discovered the method of using smoke, grease and bark extracts to tan and preserve animal skins to make leather. Since then leather has been since passed down century after century for the leather that you know today.

We use leather for a lot of thing today. To be exact we use genuine leather thirteen different ways. We have used genuine leather to bind our books, coats, raincoats, pants, skirts and jackets. We have also use genuine leather for our couches and the saddles that we use on our horses before going for horseback ride. You have seen this leather even being used in wallets. It has also been used for gloves, watches and belts. Also in sports equipment such as baseball gloves and foot balls, women today have leather purses and bags. It has also been used cases for our phones and eyeglass cases as well as holsters to use for pocket knives, guns and arrows. It is common in handmade leather shoes, boots and slippers. The making of handmade leather shoes was a unique art that was taught by experience cobblers back in the 1600’s. Leather has been used in our society for many different thing and many different reasons. We will probably continue to use leather for many years to come because it is so reliable and extremely difficult to break or ware down. We have also invented a way to preserve and protect our leather shoes, wallets, belts and bags from water and sun so that we can keep our leather products in the best condition.

The Austin, Texas dog boarding business Bed and Biscuit will take care of your best friend. It can be hard to leave your beloved furry companion behind while you are traveling or away at work. Know that the special dog training handlers at Bed and Biscuit dog boarding are fully prepared and devoted to the care of dogs. They are ready to offer all of the care and dog training your pet needs. If you are traveling and your beloved pooch is going to be staying at the Bed and Biscuit, perhaps you should read one of these books with dog supporting characters while you are apart from your best friend.

Where the Red Fern Grows

Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls is the story of a boy who has two Redbone coonhounds. He loves his dogs and trains them to become excellent hunters. The story is a classic American story of coming to age and of how dogs are man’s best friend. Like any good dog story, Where the Red Fern Grows is a very emotionally charged book of the good, hard, and painful times of giving your heart over to your dogs.

Marley and Me

Marley and Me has been a very popular book among dog lovers to the point they even made a movie about it. The story is a biographical look at the author John Grogan and his dog Marley. Marley is not a “good dog” exactly. He isn’t like the hero dogs you read about in most novels. Instead he’s a crazy and rambunctious dog who nevertheless loves his family devotedly. John Grogan writes the book with plenty of humor and emotion.

Old Yeller

Old Yeller by Frank Gipson is the classic story of a dog and a boy. Old Yeller is a lab and Rottweiler mix who has a yellowish coat and a bark like a yell. The story takes place during the Civil War. It was made into a classic film by Disney Productions in 1957. You will definitely require a box of tissues to read Old Yeller.

White Fang

White Fang is perhaps one of the best dog books there will ever be for those who have adventurous hearts. The author Jack London traveled extensively in the Artic and he is able to perfectly capture the landscape with his words. White Fang is a wild wolf dog who is forced through mistreatment by the hands of mankind. He ends up being saved by a good man who he hates at first as much as any other man. Over time White Fang grows to share a bond with his first good owner Weedon Scott. They become constant companions with mutual respect for each other.

The Call of the Wild

Jack London wrote The Call of the Wild before White Fang. He intended for both books to be read by his readers, as they are a mirror of one another. The Call of the Wild is about a wolf dog named Buck who goes from being domestic to returning to the wild. He adapts to the world of the wild. The story is focused on his perspective of the wild and of the world of man.

Rin Tin Tin

Susan Orlean’s Rin Tin Tin is a book about the historic dog. The Rin Tin Tin book details his heroic deeds during World War I. The famous German Shepard went on more adventures than some humans do. Rin Tin Tin’s life is certainly worth a read for all dog fans.