Extraordinary Goats: Meetings with Remarkable Goats, Caprine Wonders & Horned Troublemakers

<p>Humans have used the goat as a symbol for thousands of years and have given it a place in myth and legend; in recent times, images of goats are found everywhere from beer labels to heavy metal art. At the same time, the goat also remains a simple farm animal. From ancient myths to pop culture to profiles of domestic breeds, <i>Extraordinary Goats</i> explores the many facets of the goat. Goats are useful for their milk, their fur, and their meat, and they don't need a lot of acreage to be happy - in fact, they're known as the poor man's cow. But that's not why they're fascinating. Goats have personality. They can be friendly, angry, pensive, cranky, or curious; they can be your best friend or a thorn in your side. They can drive you crazy and make you laugh - or cry. Join longtime goat lover, farmer, author, teacher, and cheesemaker <b>Janet Hurst</b> on a light-hearted journey through the goat world, as she introduces the reader to these remarkable animals. <i>Extraordinary Goats</i> is chock full of historical illustrations and modern photos of goats doing what goats do riding motorcycles, climbing trees, chewing, singing, and being adorably irascible. If you own a goat, or long to, you'll want <i>Extraordinary Goats</i> on your shelf.</p>