Annie Gregg Savigny

Lion, The Mastiff Annie Gregg Savigny

-Contains unique illustrations that allow for a more in depth view at the imagery and visualizations of the books settings and specific scenes. Lion, The Mastiff follows the life of a mastiff pup from birth, and the other animals he meets along the ways. This emotional tale allows readers and animal lovers alike to delve deep into the animals lives and immerse themselves in their successes and troubles. You'll see yourself becoming attached to the personalities and personal troubles they face, and leave you wishing for more. Here's an excerpt to see a glimpse into the writing style that Savigny portrays: "As poor Bob, the horse, fell fainting at the recollection, there was a great silence, and my mother Nellie, fearing he was dead, jumped from the stump and trotted over to where he lay. I followed her, for I felt so grieved for Mr. Bob I could not restrain my feet or my voice, and whined aloud as I ran. The poor horse was not dead, and on my mother's approach, turning his patient eyes (which had the dim pathos of death in their depths) to her, he continued his story, saying: