Rab and his Friends

Rab and his Friends

"Rab and his Friends" (1859) is a novel by Scottish writer Dr John Brown.

"Rab" is the Lowland Scots form of "Rob", and he is a dog. He is described as being "old, grey, brindled, as big as a Highland bull", as well as being extremely loyal and loving.

References

* "The Reader's Encyclopedia"

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