The Celts called them 'fairy cattle' and the Greeks associated them
with the hunter goddess Artemis, but for most people today, deer
are seen as cute, like Bambi, or noble, like the Monarch of the
Glen. They can be a danger when we're driving at night, or they can
simply be a tasty venison burger. But while we may not often eat
humble pie - an actual pie filled with deer organs - deer still
appear in religion and mythology, on coats of arms, in fine art,
and in literature ranging from The Yearling to Harry Potter and The
Chronicles of Narnia. In Deer, veterinarian and deer farmer John
Fletcher brings together the cultural and natural history of these
dignified animals. Fletcher traces the evolution of deer,
explaining why deer grow and cast aside their antlers each year and
describing their symbolism in various cultures throughout history.
He divulges the true story of Rudolph and Santa's other reindeer
and explores the role deer have played as prized objects of the
hunt in Europe, Asia and America. Wide-ranging and richly
illustrated, Deer provides a fresh perspective on this graceful,
powerful animal that will appeal to hunters and gatherers alike.
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