- Hardcover: 156 pages
- Publisher: Voyageur Press Inc.,U.S. (Nov 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0896583759
- ISBN-13: 978-0896583757
- Product Dimensions: 26.2 x 26.2 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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- #42 in Books > Science & Nature > Food & Farming > Animal Husbandry > Dairy Farming
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A history of dairy and beef cows of the world examines myths, breed facts, trivia, and pop culture related to cows.
From the Author
Exploring a world-wide love of cows, their history and more.
In this book I wanted to define "the Spirit of Moo," an almost inborn love of cows that we and our ancestors have experienced since the beginning of time. I also wanted to tell this story in an entertaining and engaging fashion so it would appeal to people who live in the city as well as on ranches and dairy farms. There are gorgeous, full-color photographs (it is a coffeetable book, after all) with pictures and descriptions of at least 111 breeds from all around the globe, and I've traced the origins, myths, traditions, and unusual customs involving these breeds and others -- to depict The Complete Cow.
In this book I wanted to define "the Spirit of Moo," an almost inborn love of cows that we and our ancestors have experienced since the beginning of time. I also wanted to tell this story in an entertaining and engaging fashion so it would appeal to people who live in the city as well as on ranches and dairy farms. There are gorgeous, full-color photographs (it is a coffeetable book, after all) with pictures and descriptions of at least 111 breeds from all around the globe, and I've traced the origins, myths, traditions, and unusual customs involving these breeds and others -- to depict The Complete Cow.
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"I have a real good moo," someone told me the other day, "you know, when you see a herd of cows next to the road and you pull the car over and open the window and call mOOOooo." Read the first page
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"I have a real good moo," someone told me the other day, "you know, when you see a herd of cows next to the road and you pull the car over and open the window and call mOOOooo." Read the first page
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An inspiring, informative view on cows. Really a good one,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Complete Cow (Town Square Book) (Hardcover)
Sara Rath really gets deep and into her writing in this book. I enjoyed every bit about it. I thought i knew just about every thing there was to know about them being as though i was raised around them my whole life. I would recommend this book to anyone
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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A fabulous and thoroughly enjoyable book about cow culture.,
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This review is from: The Complete Cow (Town Square Book) (Hardcover)
Sara Rath's "The Complete Cow" is a gem of a book. I was amazed by the scope and in-depth coverage of cows written in friendly first person text. It 's all so readable and interesting, you just keep turning the pages for more information about these all-important and loveable beasts. The book is full of large-format color photos, side-bars, cow jokes and interesting trivia such as how to say "Moo" in eleven languages. Did you know that the age of a cow is always based on her age when she calves? Or that Texas still leads the US in beef production? Rath writes about the mythical cow in places like Egypt, Greece and Scandinavia; cow breeds of the world (Kuri, Pinzgauer and Romagnola); and the philosophy about cows. Another section I found interesting was "Holy Cow" about how the Masia tribe of Kenya andTanzania devote their lives to cattle; the importance of cattle in Irish culture; and interesting lore about the Texas Longhorn. The Complete Cow, entertaining and witty from start to finish, is a real pleasure to hold in your hands. A great gift for anyone who loves cows!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A book my friends and guests love to pick up, over and over.,
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This review is from: The Complete Cow (Town Square Book) (Hardcover)
As with so many other "ordinary" things in life, I had forgotten to think about cows, and I certainly had no idea that there are so many different types. Thank goodness we have authors, like Rath, who have the ability to re-ignite the childlike wonder in us. The Complete Cow's entertaining text and stunning photos make it exactly the kind of book that my children and friends love to pick up, over and over. I'm ordering copies for my sisters for Christmas.
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