Donkey

by Bough, Jill

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Title Statements

Full title :Donkey / Jill Bough.

Summary

This book describes the natural and cultural history of donkeys. The author reveals the animal's historic significance in Ancient Egypt where they were once highly regarded and even worshipped. However, this elevated status did not endure in Ancient Greece and Rome, where donkeys were denigrated, ridiculed and abused. Since this time, donkeys have continued to be associated with the poorest and most marginalized in human societies. Throughout the world, donkeys have been used for innumerable tasks: the main ones being as pack animals during times of peace and war, and to breed mules. Even today, donkeys are considered to be one of the best draught animals in third world countries, where they continue to make a vital contribution.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2011.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Reaktion books
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:2011.

The Physical Object

Description:198 p. : : ill. ; : 19 cm.

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:1861898037, 9781861898036
oclc:ocn747606502
Dewey Decimal:636.182

Subjects

animal husbandry Arts cultural history Cultuurgeschiedenis dierhouderij Donkeys Donkeys -- History Donkeys -- Symbolic aspects Equidae Equidae (Horses, Donkeys, Mules) ezels Geschiedenis (algemeen) History HISTORY ; General Human-animal relationships Kunst muildieren Mules Natural history natuurlijke historie