The Complete Cow (Town Square Book)

By Sara Lindsay Rath

Book Overview

This is a light hearted yet serious look at dairy and beef cows of the world--both familiar and not so familiar. From ancient myths to a breed encyclopedia to a whimsical look at the fun pop culture... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0896583759
• ISBN13: 9780896583757
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Voyageur Pr
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 2.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 0.8" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Very thorough reading and very enjoyable read

This book is precious, should be in every school and library. I have a special affection for this particular domestic animal and am so sorry we slaughter them the way we do. I had no idea there were so many breeds of cattle. The pictures are very very good too. Be sure to pay attention to the longest horned cattle in the world. Very interesting book. I loved it.

An inspiring, informative view on cows. Really a good one

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

A fabulous and thoroughly enjoyable book about cow culture.

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!

Rath writes a bovine classic!

Why are cows so trendy? Why do cow calendars sell out at Christmas before their kitten and puppy counterparts? Well, the answer was a mystery to me until Sara Rath put together her incredibly well-researched account titled, THE COMPLETE COW. This book is a gas! From the truly beautifull photography -- to the hilarious "asides" on bovine history, Rath has put together a cow compendium of unrivaled proportions. A great book for animal, trivia, and history lovers alike, this book brings together Rath's fine, storied prose and a character we can't help but love.

A book my friends and guests love to pick up, over and over.

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.