The Wild Elephant: And The Method Of Capturing And Taming It In Ceylon (1867) - Tapa dura

Sinopsis

The Wild Elephant: And The Method Of Capturing And Taming It In Ceylon is a book written by James Emerson Tennent in 1867. The book provides a comprehensive account of the wild elephants in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and the methods used to capture and tame them. Tennent's book is divided into two parts. The first part of the book provides an overview of the natural history of the wild elephant in Ceylon. It includes information on the elephant's physical features, habitat, behavior, and social organization. The second part of the book focuses on the methods used to capture and tame wild elephants. Tennent describes in detail the various techniques used by the native people of Ceylon to capture wild elephants, including the use of pits, nooses, and trained elephants. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the wild elephants and the methods used to capture them. Additionally, Tennent provides anecdotes and stories about his experiences with elephants in Ceylon, adding a personal touch to the book. Overall, The Wild Elephant: And The Method Of Capturing And Taming It In Ceylon is an informative and engaging book that provides a unique insight into the world of wild elephants in Ceylon. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the natural history of elephants or the traditional methods used to capture and tame them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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