Tame Animals by Anonymous (1920)

Name: Tame Animals
Author: Anonymous

Tame Animals is a work about the history of domestication and the relationship between humans and animals. It explores the various ways in which animals have been tamed and how they have been used in human society. It looks at the different types of animals that have been domesticated, from cats and dogs to horses and cows, and examines the different roles they have played in human life. It also looks at the ethical implications of keeping animals in captivity and the impact of domestication on the environment. Finally, it looks at the future of domestication and the potential for new relationships between humans and animals.

By Anonymous · First published 1920 · Genre: Non-Fiction, Animal Care, Self-Help · 6 chapters · 739 words

First lines

I suppose you have all seen a Hare, and perhaps many of you have helped to eat one. The Hare is a very timid animal, running away on the least alarm; but, poor fellow, he is too often caught by the dogs and killed, notwithstanding his swift running. It is rather difficult to tame Hares, but there is a very amusing account of three, named Puss, Tiney, and Bess, written by the poet Cowper, who kept them for some time, and one day you shall read about them. The colour of the Hare in this country is usually brown, but white Hares are found in very cold countries. The Hare does not burrow like the rabbit, but makes a kind of nest called its form.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Anonymous
Date: 1920 CE
Language: English
Genres: Non-Fiction, Animal Care, Self-Help, Nature Writing
Length: 739 words
Structure: 6 chapters, 21 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Non-Fiction — The title suggests that the book is about taming animals, which is a factual topic.
Animal Care — The title suggests that the book is about caring for animals, which is a topic related to animal care.
Self-Help — The title suggests that the book is about taming animals, which could be interpreted as a self-help guide for people who want to learn how to care for animals.
Nature Writing — The title suggests that the book is about taming animals, which could be interpreted as a nature writing guide for people who want to learn more about animals and their habitats.