Little did Dick Varley know when he rescued a Newfoundland pup from an Indian s cooking fire preparations, that the dog would return the favor ten times over throughout the course of his life, and would prove himself to be the standard-bearer for the title of ''Man s best friend.'' In this heart-warming story, come along with Dick, his remarkable dog Crusoe, and his traveling companions as they set out across the western prairies on a mission of peace and exploration.

Set in the exciting North American frontier, and filled with one heart-pounding adventure and harrowing escape after another, you won t be able to put this book down! The dog, Crusoe, will quickly become as dear to you as he is to his noble master.