This rare book contains the heart-warming tale of Thane, a beautiful corn-coloured collie who saves the lovely Kay Cormick's life from the charge of an rampant bull. Brant Hildreth is thane¿s master and editor of the struggling newspaper The Bugle; Kay is the sister of a local politician who is the target of a fierce crusade mounted by The Bugle. Once lovers separated by the Kay¿s controlling brothers, the two have since given up on an amorous involvement with one another - but can the heroic actions of an incredible dog reignite the flame of lost love? A wonderful tale of courage and passion, this classic book by Albert Terhune is a great addition to any collection of his work and constitutes a veritable must-read for dog-loving bookworms. Albert Payson Terhune was an author, dog breeder, and journalist, most famous for his stories detailing the adventures of dogs. This book is republished here with a new prefatory biography of the author.