In light of the subject matter, calling this book "eccentric" would seem to fit. It comprises a collection of curious buildings built for, or celebrating, animals, mostly during the 18th and 19th century in England, Scotland and Ireland. Many photographs, but they can be a bit hit-or-miss in terms of what they reveal and show; there's usually only one picture illustrating a particular place. Likewise, the text describing each place can be a bit brief, and in certain places, the same site is re-visited (e.g. Loudon). The groups are at once logical and a little baffling; there doesn't seem to be any particular order within a grouping, just the whim of the author. A strange book, but one that might appeal to animal lovers. ( )