The Book of the Pig Author:Jack Denton Scott, Ozzie Sweet (Photographer) Jack Scott begins his look at the pig on a pig farm in New York. The pigs, seen here nosing around lush meadows with their irresistible piglets or mixing casually with other farm animals, do much to explode the myth that pigs are dirty, greedy and sloppy. In fact, in pig circles, they are admired for their intelligence and personality. — In ... more »a thorough look at a valuable domestic animal, Scott shows us how useful pigs are, the most popular types bred in the United States, how they are born and raised, and their fascinating history as a species dating back to prehistoric times.« less