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The follow-up to the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling modern classic, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, Familiaris is the stirring origin story of the Sawtelle family and the remarkable dogs that carry the Sawtelle name.

It is spring 1919, and John Sawtelle's imagination has gotten him into trouble ... again. Now John and his newlywed wife, Mary, along with their two best friends and their three dogs, are setting off for Wisconsin's north woods, hoping to make a fresh start. With a little luck, they aim to discover what it takes to live a life of meaning, purpose, and adventure. However, the place they are headed for is far stranger and more perilous than they realize. It will take all their ingenuity, along with a few new friends—human, animal, and otherworldly—to realize their dreams.

By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, mysterious and enchanting, Familiaris takes readers on an unforgettable journey. From the halls of a small-town automobile factory to an epic Midwestern firestorm and an ambitious WWII dog training program, the novel delves far back into mankind's ancient past. It examines the dynamics of love and friendship, the vexing nature of families, and the universal desire to create something lasting and beautiful. Central to the story is the species-long partnership between Homo sapiens and Canis familiaris. Through this rich tapestry, Familiaris explores themes of adventure, resilience, and the profound bond between humans and their canine companions.

Item description from the seller

The follow-up to the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling modern classic, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, Familiaris is the stirring origin story of the Sawtelle family and the remarkable dogs that carry the Sawtelle name.

It is spring 1919, and John Sawtelle's imagination has gotten him into trouble ... again. Now John and his newlywed wife, Mary, along with their two best friends and their three dogs, are setting off for Wisconsin's north woods, hoping to make a fresh start. With a little luck, they aim to discover what it takes to live a life of meaning, purpose, and adventure. However, the place they are headed for is far stranger and more perilous than they realize. It will take all their ingenuity, along with a few new friends—human, animal, and otherworldly—to realize their dreams.

By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, mysterious and enchanting, Familiaris takes readers on an unforgettable journey. From the halls of a small-town automobile factory to an epic Midwestern firestorm and an ambitious WWII dog training program, the novel delves far back into mankind's ancient past. It examines the dynamics of love and friendship, the vexing nature of families, and the universal desire to create something lasting and beautiful. Central to the story is the species-long partnership between Homo sapiens and Canis familiaris. Through this rich tapestry, Familiaris explores themes of adventure, resilience, and the profound bond between humans and their canine companions.