From joyful puppy antics to the quiet moments of saying goodbye, Gene Hill’s Tears & Laughter captures the full bond between dogs and their people.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Vintage Hardcover Book with Dust Jacket
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Title: Tears & Laughter: A Couple of Dozen Dog Stories
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Author: Gene Hill
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Illustrator: Herb Strasser
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Publisher: Petersen Prints, Los Angeles
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Year or Era: 1981 first edition
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Size: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
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Pages: 168
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Language: English
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ISBN: 0-8227-8039-9
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Genre: Dog Stories, Outdoor Writing, Memoir
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Free Shipping: Yes — USA only
Condition
∙ Dust jacket intact with light shelf wear
∙ Book cover corners lightly bumped
∙ Clean, unmarked pages with strong binding
∙ A 1992 newspaper clipping left in the book has caused gentle yellowing on a few adjacent pages, but all text is fully legible
∙ See photos for full details — sold as pictured
About the Author: Gene Hill
Gene Hill (1928–1997) was one of America’s most beloved outdoor writers. His essays and stories, often centered around dogs, country life, and the outdoors, resonate with warmth and authenticity.
A must-have for dog lovers and collectors of classic outdoor writing—this heartfelt collection ships free in the USA.
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