According to the National Postal Museum's website, "One of the most popular exhibits in the National Postal Museum is the
story of Owney, the scruffy mutt who became the unofficial mascot of
the Railway Mail Service in the late 19th century. Owney’s unusual life
and
wide-spread travels
have inspired several children’s books. Elementary schools across the
United States continue to use the story of Owney as a way to connect
their students with those in other states by sending stuffed toy dogs
from school to school through the mail accompanied by messages from
students to one another."
It goes on to say, "The Smithsonian National Postal Museum has brought the true story of
Owney to “life” with beautiful animation, a fun (and historically
accurate) story, the deep grandfatherly baritone of Trace Adkins, and a
catchy theme song.
Owney: Tales from the Rails is available as both an
iPad app on the Apple iTunes Store and an
e-Book on the museum's website."
For more on Owney and to open the e-book,
click here.
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