Modoc

The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived

Häftad, Engelska, 2005

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Spanning several decades and three continents, Modoc is one of the most amazing true animal stories ever told. Raised together in a small German circus town, a boy and an elephant formed a bond that would last their entire lives, and would be tested time and again; through a near-fatal shipwreck in the Indian Ocean, an apprenticeship with the legendary Mahout elephant trainers in the Indian teak forests, and their eventual rise to circus stardom in 1940s New York City. Modoc is a captivating true story of loyalty, friendship, and high adventure, to be treasured by animal lovers everywhere.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2005-08-04
Mått:135 x 203 x 20 mm
Vikt:281 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:352
Förlag:HarperCollins Publishers Inc
ISBN:9780060929510

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Ralph Helfer is a well-known Hollywood animal trainer who was one of the first to use affection and kindness to train wild animals. He is the author of The Beauty of the Beasts, and he lives in Los Angeles and Kenya, where he leads safari tours.

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“A captivating tale.” — Publishers Weekly“Once in a while, a book comes along to prove that wonderful friendships can occur between the animal kingdom and mankind. Ralph Helfer has done it with Modoc.” — San Antonio Express-News“Heartwarming, captivating...a beautifully written true story that will make you think twice about the incredible and very real feelings of elephants, and probably the greatest love story ever told.” — African Sun Times