""A Boy I Knew and Four Dogs"" is a charming collection of short stories written by Laurence Hutton and first published in 1898. The book recounts the author's childhood memories of growing up in New York City in the mid-19th century, and the four dogs that became his loyal companions during that time. Each story is a heartwarming and humorous account of the adventures and misadventures of the author and his furry friends, from playing in the snow...