Mercy : the incredible story of Henry Bergh, founder of the ASPCA and friend to animals
by Furstinger, Nancy (Author)
Summary
Presents the life of the animal activist, describing his work in nineteenth-century New York to bring attention to the cruel treatment of animals, the intial opposition that he faced from the public, and his founding of the ASPCA in 1866. Full description
- Chapter one: A priveleged childhood.
- Chapter two: A sour note.
- Chapter three: Seeds of change.
- Chapter four: Bergh's inspiration.
- Chapter five: A voice for the voiceless.
- Chapter six: Horse sense.
- Chapter seven: Turtles: Animals or Insects?
- Chapter eight: Swill milk and slaughterhouse.
- Chapter nine: Compassion for canines.
- Chapter ten: "Civilized" blood sports.
- Chapter eleven: Battling Barnum.
- Chapter twelve: Compassion for children.
- Chapter thirteen: The great meddler.
- Chapter fourteen: Into the future.