Hardcover. NY, The Century Co., 1st, 1922, Book: Good, Dust Jacket: None, Hardcover, dark blue cloth stamped with gilt and red design on cover and spine, 289 pages. The Book of Noble Dogs is a collection of stories and poems about various breeds of dogs. The book features b&w illustrations and includes information about the history, characteristics, and behavior of each breed. The stories and poems explore the loyalty, bravery, and companionship that dogs provide to their human companions, as well as their unique personalities and quirks.