Donkey

Donkey

by Bough, Jill

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Donkeys have historically been among our most useful domesticated animals--from plowing fields to navigating difficult terrain; however, they have been much maligned in popular culture and given very little respect. Jill Bough champions this humble creature, proving that after 10,000 years of domestication, this incredibly hard-working animal deserves our appreciation. With accounts that are both fascinating and touching, this cultural history of the donkey will inspire a new respect and admira…

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Title Statements

  • Full title :Donkey / Jill Bough.

Summary

Donkeys have historically been among our most useful domesticated animals--from plowing fields to navigating difficult terrain; however, they have been much maligned in popular culture and given very little respect. Jill Bough champions this humble creature, proving that after 10,000 years of domestication, this incredibly hard-working animal deserves our appreciation. With accounts that are both fascinating and touching, this cultural history of the donkey will inspire a new respect and admiration for this essential creature.

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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 pages : : illustrations (chiefly color) ; : 19 cm.

Edition Identifiers

  • ISBN:9781861898036, 1861898037
  • oclc:ocn670480422
  • LC Classification:SF361
  • Dewey Decimal:636.182

Table of Contents

Equus asinas : origins, domestication, breeds and characteristics -- Donkeys in human history, mythology and religion -- Donkeys and mules colonize the Americas, Australia and South Africa -- Donkeys and mules at war -- Donkeys in literature, film and art -- Timeline.

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Subjects

African wild ass Âne Âne -- Dans la littérature Âne dans l'art Animals and civilization Animals in motion pictures Animaux au cinéma Animaux et civilisation Åsnor Åsnor i konsten Åsnor i litteraturen Asses Domestic asses Donkeys Donkeys -- Social aspects Donkeys in art Donkeys in literature Esel Human-animal relationships Kultur

Writers

Bough, Jill

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