![]() ![]() In 1898, his mother placed Lee and his sister in an orphanage as she was unable to support them. Army (Note Rin Tin Tin in front row) Lee Duncan (1893-1960) was born into a poor family in California. Almost ten years in the making, Susan Orlean's first original book since The Orchid Thief is a tour de force of history, human interest, and masterful storytelling - the ultimate must-read for anyone who loves great dogs or great yarns. Lee Duncan’s Childhood 135th Aero Squadron, U.S. But it is also a richly textured history of twentieth-century entertainment and entrepreneurship and the changing role of dogs in the American family and society. ![]() At its heart, Rin Tin Tin is a poignant exploration of the enduring bond between humans and animals. The canine hero's legacy is cemented by Duncan and a small group of others who devote their lives to keeping him and his descendants alive. She is the author of seven books, including Rin Tin Tin, Saturday Night, and The Orchid. Rin Tin Tin's improbable introduction to Hollywood leads to the dog's first blockbuster film and over time, the many radio programs, movies, and television shows that follow. Susan Orlean has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1992. ![]() Please note that the jacket image is indicative only.įrom the moment in 1918 when Corporal Lee Duncan discovers Rin Tin Tin on a World War I battlefield, he recognizes something in the pup that he needs to share with the world. NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. ![]()
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