Famous Animals in History and Popular Culture

by Ann C Paietta and Jean Kauppila

During the First World War, President Woodrow Wilson bought a flock of sheep to trim the White House grounds to save money on groundskeeping. One of the sheep, called Old Ike, even became a public phenomenon for his ornery disposition and his penchant for chewing tobacco. Included here are hundreds of well-researched accounts of the fascinating animals that have played vital roles throughout history. Featured animals include Able, who flew on...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476673810
• ISBN13: 9781476673813
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 215 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.8" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up