Donkey
By: Jill Bough
Series: Animal; Animal (Reaktion Books)
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 2011
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 198
ISBN-13: 9781861898036
Subjects: Social aspects; Animals and civilization; Donkeys in art; Donkeys in literature; Asses; Mules; Donkeys; Human-animal relationships; Animals in motion pictures
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Includes web resources (p. 187-189).
Table of contents: title: Equus asinas : origins, domestication, breeds and characteristics; title: Donkeys in human history, mythology and religion; title: Donkeys and mules colonize the Americas, Australia and South Africa; title: Donkeys and mules at war; title: Donkeys in literature, film and art; title: Timeline.