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001 2012427093
003 DLC
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008 110915s2011 enka b 001 0 eng c
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020 $a9781861898036 (pbk.)
020 $a1861898037 (pbk.)
035 $a(OCoLC)ocn670480422
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050 00 $aSF361$b.B68 2011
100 1 $aBough, Jill.
245 10 $aDonkey /$cJill Bough.
260 $aLondon :$bReaktion Books,$c2011.
300 $a198 p. :$bill. (chiefly col.) ;$c19 cm.
490 1 $aAnimal
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
504 $aIncludes web resources (p. 187-189).
505 0 $aEquus 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.
520 $aDonkeys 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.
650 0 $aDonkeys.
650 0 $aMules.
650 0 $aAsses.
650 0 $aDonkeys$xSocial aspects.
650 0 $aDonkeys in art.
650 0 $aDonkeys in literature.
650 0 $aAnimals in motion pictures.
650 0 $aHuman-animal relationships.
650 0 $aAnimals and civilization.
830 0 $aAnimal (Reaktion Books)