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Title: Dog of St. Bernard and Other Stories

Author: Anonymous

Release Date: November 8, 2007 [EBook #23406]

Language: English

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NATURAL HISTORY SERIES

DOG OF ST. BERNARD
AND OTHER STORIES.

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PRINTED IN OIL COLORS

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PUBLISHERS NEW YORK.

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THE DOG OF ST. BERNARD.

St. Bernard is the name of one of the high mountains of the Alps.

The deep snow hangs so loosely on the sides of these mountains, that
great masses often fall into the plains below, with a noise like
thunder.

Wild snow storms also come on, and the passes in the mountains become so
blocked up and covered over, that it is impossible to find them out.

In this way many travelers have perished, and been buried in a deep
snowy grave.

Far, far up the mountain there is a building called the Convent of St.
Bernard.

Here is found that wonderful race of dogs called the Dogs of St.
Bernard, famous all over the world for their noble deeds.

These dogs are trained to go out on the mountains among the snow, and
search for missing travelers.

Suppose you are taking a journey across the Alps.

A terrible snow storm comes on. Night is drawing near, while you are
weary with your journey, and perishing with cold and hunger.

Your whole body begins to feel numb, and soon you will be unable to go
any farther.

You think of home, and kind friends there, and you kneel down to pray
that you may not be left to perish in the snow.

At the very moment you are about to give up in despair, you hear the
deep bark of a dog, coming nearer and nearer amid the darkness and