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Five thousand years ago the Egyptians selected and bred hounds for the chase and as the loved companions of both the ruling classes and of less exalted folk. For more than twenty-five centuries they kept the breed true. Michael Rice also examines the evidence that hounds living today -- most notably modern breeds such as the so-called "Pharaoh Hound" -- are directly descended from the Egyptian hound. This unique book throws fresh light on our understanding of ancient Egypt while providing a completely fresh insight into the development of mankind's remarkable bond with the domesticated dog.Rice, Michael is the author of 'Swifter Than the Arrow The Golden Hunting Hounds of Ancient Egypt', published 2006 under ISBN 9781845111168 and ISBN 1845111168.
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