The Wild Elephant - James Emerson Tennent - Bog

The Wild Elephant: And The Method Of Capturing And Taming It In Ceylon (1867) is a book written by James Emerson Tennent. The book provides a detailed account of the wild elephants in Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka) and the methods used to capture and tame them. Tennent describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the elephants, as well as their importance in the culture and economy of Ceylon. He also provides a historical overview of the various methods used to capture and train elephants, including the use of pits, traps, and ropes. The book includes illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the process of capturing and taming these magnificent creatures. Overall, The Wild Elephant is a fascinating historical account of the relationship between humans and elephants in Ceylon.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.