Something of a eulogy of the Pekingese dog, and its origins and place in religion and Court life in China. The theme is developed further, and examines the introduction via the Opium Wars to Britan, and the evolution of the breed in the West, Mention is made of the celebrated Alderbourne Kennels.
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1978 : Hardback
| Title: The Butterfly Lions Author(s): Rumer Godden Publisher: The Viking Press Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
1978 : Hardback
 | Title: The Butterfly Lions: The Story of the Pekingese in History, Legend, and Art Author(s): Rumer Godden ISBN: 0-670-19788-2 / 978-0-670-19788-0 (USA, AU, or UK edition) Publisher: Viking Press Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
December 1977 : Hardback
 | Title: Butterfly Lions Author(s): Rumer Godden ISBN: 0-333-21746-2 / 978-0-333-21746-7 (UK edition) Publisher: Macmillan Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
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