Dog in the Snow | by James Riddell

Description

He was an Alsatian called Rex, who lived amoung the snows of the mountains of Lebanon and Syria. When the author first met him, in november 1941, Rex belonged to a Bishop of the Maronite Church. Rex disliked strangers, ut James Riddell proved an exception. The od g became his devoted companion at the newly-formed ski instruction school which the author was appointed to command.

Rex was a great favourite with the troops who came to the school from all regiments and nations – Australians, New Zealanders, Greeks, Gurkhas, and British. This is Rex’s story and theirs.

Dog in the Snow is an informative book about an almost unknown war-time activity, written with great charm and humour. All who love animals, and particularly those who can understand the fasination of skiing, will delight in the book.

Pages: 155

Publsihed: 2018