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Rin Tin Tin

The Life and the Legend
by Susan Orlean
Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend. S. & S. Oct. 2011. 320p. ISBN 9781439190135. $26.99. CD: S. & S. Audio. PETS/PERFORMING ARTS
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OrangeReviewStarIn September 1918, Cpl. Lee Duncan rescued a five-day-old German Shepherd pup from a bombed-out war-dog kennel in France and named him Rin Tin Tin after the French puppets given to American soldiers for good luck. Back in America, the dog demonstrated some uncanny talents and became a major movie star. Thus began the story of a canine family stretching over 11 generations that has captured the imagination of the American public. Good news: the Rin Tin Tin saga is voiced by Orlean, an author drawn to unexpected stories just begging to be told. So many dog lovers, and everyone knows Rinty.
In September 1918, Cpl. Lee Duncan rescued a five-day-old German Shepherd pup from a bombed-out war-dog kennel in France and named him Rin Tin Tin after the French puppets given to American soldiers for good luck. Back in America, the dog demonstrated some uncanny talents and became a major movie star. Thus began the story of a canine family stretching over 11 generations that has captured the imagination of the American public. Good news: the Rin Tin Tin saga is voiced by Orlean, an author drawn to unexpected stories just begging to be told. So many dog lovers, and everyone knows Rinty.
Reviewed by Barbara Hoffert , Jun 01, 2011
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