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Donkey Dave was a real old-fashioned eccentric and an outspoken northern character. Philip Allott gives us a unique insight into the strange world of his fathers life and business.
Introduction
This is the life story of Donkey Dave: a colourful and outspoken Yorkshire character who battled against the oddswith his troupe of donkeys - and won! Its a time capsule of a bygone era: from childhood memories of donkey rides at sixpence a time to 'donkey derbies' - popular public events that raised thousands of pounds for charities.
With a combination of entertaining text and a unique collection of archive photographs,'The Donkeyman' appeals equally to
those who love animals or simply have an interest in local history.
Featured Author: Philip D. Allott
Philp D. Alott
Philip Allott was born in 1959 and brought up in the small market town of Knaresborough. His family life might well have been the same as any other young person's, except for one major difference - Philip's father was a donkeyman. more
Featured Video: Promo
Promo Video
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"A splendid evocation ...
Animal lovers and historians
alike will just adore it"
- MP Ann Widdecombe
Unique insights into the strange world of the
donkey business - from breeding to racing. A time capsule of a bygone era, with donkey rides
at sixpence a time and donkey derbies that raised thousands of pounds for charities
Appeals both to those who love animals, and to everybody with an interest in local history
Written by his eldest son Philip, Yorkshire businessman and youngest Mayor ofKnaresborough from 1985 to 1986
The book (ISBN: 978-1-8508-845-0) costs £8.95 and will be published in August 2007. It will be available through any UK bookshop, Amazon.co.uk or direct from NBN International on 01752 202301