Higgledy Piggledy - Richard Lutwyche
Lutwyche explores the influence of the pig's characteristics and his quirky nature in our lives. Pig, porker, hog, swine however you refer to him, there is no doubt that the chubby quadruped with the curly tail and the big oink is regarded with enormous affection. The author explores the influence of the pig's characteristics and his quirky nature on our language, literature and general outlook on life. Piggy appearances in the media, both ancient and modern, are celebrated with a wide array of quotations from such diverse sources as Horace, Shakespeare, Bunyan and Kipling, not to mention Noel Coward, Beatrix Potter and The Goon Show! Higgledy Piggledy offers us a marvellous selection of sayings and proverbs concerning all things porcine.
Reviews:"A fascinating treasure trove of porcine trivia collected over a period of 30 years and would be welcome in any pig-keeper's stocking". Country Smallholding
"Packed with pertinent porcine particulars." The Field
"...a delightful new book about pigs." Country Smallholder
"...entertaining miscellany of all things porcine." The Countryman
"...an ideal gift for pig aficionados everywhere... packed full of anything and everything pig related, from stories of heroic pigs who saved their owners' lives, to tales of truffle hunting, and lists of swine sayings." Period Living
"You might be hard pressed to find common ground between Winston Churchill, Elizabeth Hurley and Jimmy Doherty (farmer and TV presenter). But there is, and that common ground is a fascination with pigs. This is just one of those quirky little facts, beloved of quiz setters and miscellany readers and found in Richard Lutwyche's book. Lutwyche is secretary of the Gloucestershire Old Spots and Saddlebacks Breeders' Clubs, qualifying him amply to let us in one the downright fascinating world of pigs and their place in our lives. From old inn signs to a plethora of insults, pigs have an identity way beyond the farmyard. This meticulously researched book will brighten the darkening autumnal days of many a porcine fan." BBC Countryfile
"The Ultimate Pig Miscellany offers us a marvellous and entertaining selection of sayings and proverbs. We discover unexpected piggy people from Vinnie Jones to Sir Winston Churchill. An informative book packed with unusual facts and meticulous research." The Ark, Rare Breeds Survival Trust
"Are you ready for those long dark evenings and winter? I have the very answer - turn the television off, get warm and comfortable and open this wonderful book. Everything you ever wanted to know about pigs is here - proverbs, quotations, literature, different breeds, pub signs - on every page there is something of interest or a piece of wit or wisdom to create a smile. It is informative as well as being fun and packed with every piece of pig fact and fiction that anybody could want to know. Illustrated with photographs, old and new, as well as drawings, it is beautifully produced. It is a fantastic book and I cannot praise it too highly." The Lark, The Countryside Restoration Trust Newsletter
"Celebration of all things porcine; in facts, quotations, proverbs and sayings, written by a leading authority on pigs, also secretary of the Gloucestershire Old Spot breeders' club - hurray!" The Bookseller, Editor's Pick
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