A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Irish Wolf Hound
Illustrated entry provides a brief description of the Irish Wolfhound and offers statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Arthur Conan Doyle Collection
Investigate the iconic character of Sherlock Holmes, as well as the mystery/horror genre that Arthur Conan Doyle helped to develop, by examining the film adaptation of "The Hound of the Baskervilles." The collection includes three media...
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Eternal Egypt: Jar With Hound Attacking a Hare
This lusterware painted ceramic jar is decorated with a vivid scene of a hound attacking a hare.
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Web Gallery of Art: Hounds and a Magpie
An image of "Hounds and a Magpie", created by John Wootton during the 1740's (Oil on canvas, 152 x 128 cm).
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Dunker
Features an image and a brief description of the Dunker, a breed in the hound dog family.
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Web Gallery of Art: Hound With Gun and Dead Game
An image of "Hound with Gun and Dead Game", created by Jean-Baptiste Oudry in 1740 (Oil on canvas).
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Web Gallery of Art: Two Hounds
An image of "Two Hounds", created by Jacopo Bassano from 1548-49 (Oil on canvas, 61 x 80 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Wolf Hound
An image of "Wolf-Hound", created by Paulus Potter from 1650-52 (Oil on canvas, 97 x 132 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Hounds Assailing a Boar
An image of "Hounds Assailing a Boar", created by Pieter Boelz (Oil on canvas, 185 x 231 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Hounds Bringing Down a Boar
An image of "Hounds Bringing down a Boar", created by Frans Snydersz (Oil on canvas, 208 x 344 cm).
The Franklin Institute
Franklin Institute: Rock Hounds: Shale Rocks
A very brief description of the sedimentary rock, shale. Color image included.
University College London
University College London:digital Egypt for Universities: Games in Ancient Egypt
Artifacts of games and game pieces from Predynastic Egypt and later. Click on the game to see many pieces from that game. Some commentary describing the finds.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: Audio Books
A special subcollection of Project Gutenberg's online book catalog: audio books, recorded by real people (there is also a computer-generated audio books collection). Currently includes 35 or so selections ranging from fairy tales,...
American Kennel Club
American Kennel Club: Dog Breeds
The American Kennel Club offers detailed breed information on over 150 recognized breeds. Search by breed name or breed group. Dog breed information includes characteristics, standards, and pictures.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Romantics & Victorians Technology
The 19th century saw a rapid technological change, together with paradigm shifts in scientific understanding. These articles research how authors responded to the new possibilities afforded by technology and science.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Alpine Dachsbracke
Offers interesting facts about the history, physical characteristics, and breeding of the Alpine Dachsbracke with details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Deutsche Bracke
Features a brief description and statistics on the Deutsche Bracke.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Drever
Offers a description of the Drever with details on the breed's temperament.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Authors: Arthur Conan Doyle
This site features the author Arthur Conan Doyle including the full text of the short story ten novels including The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and eight short stories including "His Last Bow".
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: American Coonhound
Offers interesting facts on the history, physical characteristics, and breeding of the American Coonhound with statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: American Foxhound
Provides interesting facts on the history, physical characteristics, breeding, and temperament of the American Foxhound while offering statistics and details on the breed's value as a pet.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Basenji Dog
Offers a discussion of the Basenji Dog with statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Beagle
Illustrated entry features a brief overview of Beagles while offering statistics and details on the breed's temperament and value as a pet.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Bloodhound
Illustrated entry summarizes the temperament of Bloodhounds while offering statistics and details on the breed's value as a pet.