The Wild Elephant (Classic Reprint): And the Method of Capturing and Taming It in Ceylon - Couverture souple

J. Emerson Tennent

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332297714 ISBN 13 : 9781332297719

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the world of elephants in their wild and captive lives, told with careful observation and historical context. This nonfiction work surveys how elephants were seen, captured, and trained in Ceylon and beyond, blending science, method, and anecdote to illuminate a remarkable animal.

In accessible prose, it traces anatomy, senses, and behavior while recounting practical methods of handling and managing these powerful creatures. The narration moves from traditional corrals and hunting practices to the trained roles elephants played for rulers and traders, offering a window into both natural history and human enterprise.

• Discover how elephants were studied, compared across regions, and described by early naturalists.


• Learn about the methods of capture, corral work, and training that shaped their use in history.


• Get a grounded look at anatomy, physiology, and the elephant’s notable senses and abilities.


• Encounter historical perspectives on species questions and regional differences.

Ideal for readers of natural history and historical exploration of wildlife in colonial settings.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Excerpt from The Wild Elephant: And the Method of Capturing and Taming It in Ceylon

In this volume, the chapters descriptive of the structure and habits of the wild elephant are reprinted for the sixth time from a larger work, published originally in 1859. Since the appearance of the First Edition, many corrections and much additional matter have been supplied to me, chiefly from India and Ceylon, and will be found embodied in the following pages.

To one of these in particular I feel bound to direct attention.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332297714
• ISBN 13: 9781332297719
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 228
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