{"product_id":"the-eternal-soldier-the-true-story-of-how-a-dog-became-a-civil-war-hero","title":"The Eternal Soldier: The True Story of How a Dog Became a Civil War Hero","description":"This is the untold story of Sallie, a dog whose life as a soldier began in a basket and ended as a Civil War hero.\n\nThe pup barked and nearly tumbled out of the basket. We laughed, and immediately we knew--she was one of us already.\n\nBrindle fur with streaks of brown and black swirled all over her like a patchwork quilt. She was as pretty as an apple tree in full bloom. We called her Sallie.\n\nDuring the Civil War, Sallie came to the 11th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry as a gift from a townsperson, but she quickly became a favorite among her men. She marched with them from battle to battle, always guarding the unit's colors, and even met President Lincoln. And over three long days at the battle of Gettysburg, Sallie stayed with the dead, guarded their bodies, and nearly died herself from hunger and thirst as the conflict raged on. Though she fell in battle, her loyalty was rewarded years later when her men met again on the battlefield at Gettysburg to erect her likeness in bronze so that she might eternally guard them. This beautiful story about a dog's dedication and loyalty shows that bravery comes in all shapes and forms!\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1499808631\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1499808631.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Crotzer Kimmel, Allison|Teplow, Rotem\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43338028220477,"sku":"BVV.1499808631.G","price":10.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1499808631-0.jpg?v=1783904461","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-eternal-soldier-the-true-story-of-how-a-dog-became-a-civil-war-hero","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}