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“Humans have externalized their wisdom-stored it in museums, libraries, the expertise of the learned. Dog wisdom is inside the blood and bones.”

Quote by Donald McCaig

Book:Nop's Trials: A Novel

Work

Nop's Trials: A Novel

This novel delves into the personal and societal trials encountered by Nop, offering a narrative that examines themes of perseverance and growth. more

Author

Donald McCaig is a British novelist born in 1940. His works, primarily historical novels and biographical literature, have won him a wide readership. more

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