BIRTH IN A CHICKEN HOUSE

Lucas, James, DVM

ISBN 10: 0967182301 / ISBN 13: 9780967182308

Published by Stone Tablets Publishing, Bedford, Iowa, 1999

About this Item

First edition, first printing, hardcover. 274 pages. Near fine with bottom corners lightly bumped, in a fine, mylar-covered dust jacket. A collection of humorous stories of a small town veterinarian dealing with people and animals. SIGNED by author on front free endpaper.

Seller Inventory # 003980

Bibliographic Details

• Title: BIRTH IN A CHICKEN HOUSE
• Publisher: Stone Tablets Publishing, Bedford, Iowa
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0967182301
• ISBN 13: 9780967182308
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Michael Lynch
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

Dr. Lucas takes you on his journey depicting the beauty and serenity of Southern Iowa, the memorable characters and unheard of experiences. Relive humorous day-to-day stories of this small town veterinarian dealing with people and animals alike. This is the story of his family and the career he chose which fulfilled his goal of love for the country, animals, people and life. Dr. James Lucas was born and raised on a farm in Southern Iowa. In his early high school years, he vowed to go to veterinary college and to his hometown to provide veterinary service. He later married his high school sweetheart who also made the promise to make this life's goal with him. Dr. Lucas spent 36 years in the veterinary medical field. In 1986, he was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease causing him to take an early retirement, yet allowing him to retell his stories. A portion of the proceeds from this book will go to benefit the American Parkinson's Disease ociation, Nebraska Chapter. This chapter includes the states of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota.