American Veterinary Medical History Society
BOOK TO BE PUBLISHED February 2026
Five Irishmen, Five Brothers, Five Veterinary Surgeons
Five Irishmen, Five Brothers, Five Veterinary Surgeons
By John E. Going
To be published February 2026
John Going, PhD, has spent more than 30 years researching the unique and fascinating background of his family that has included 5 Irish brothers, all of whom became veterinary surgeons.
This is their story. Four of them emigrated from Ireland to America and participated in various aspects of the US Cavalry and the embryonic development of the veterinary profession in the last half of the nineteenth century, while the fifth brother joined the Royal Horse Artillery in India during the Raj.
7” x 10” book, approx. 200 pages including index; well documented, numerous illustrations and references.
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Published by the American Veterinary Medical History Society for John E. Going.
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PRE-PUBLICATION RESERVE ORDERS
The book will be a limited edition. Orders for reserved copies are now being accepted for distribution in February 2026. The price is not yet set but will be less than $50.
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Send reserve order requests and questions to the author, Dr. John E. Going at: Goingjohn1@gmail.com
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