Book excerpt: The Folk and Their Fauna: The Story of One Man’s Love Affair with Animals is a collection of true stories about domestic and wild animals. The author has taken some of the countless tales from his lifelong association with animals and written a sensitive book about the creatures he knows and loves. His stories are sometimes funny, sometimes sad, and sometimes painful. Yet each incident shows an insight into the majestic cycle of living things. The Folk and Their Fauna, with its eloquent descriptions of animal personalities, promises to entertain every animal lover. Second only to the weather, the author remarks, people enjoy talking about their beloved animals. Indeed, like our attraction to animals, the appeal of this book is natural.