| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xv, 320 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [255]-308) and index. |
| Summary |
Chronicles the story of a psychologically traumatized zoo and circus elephant who was removed and rehabilitated as part of the largest government elephant rescue in United States history. |
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"Against the backdrop of a glittering but brutal circus world, [this book] charts the history of elephants in America, the ... story of the Elephant Sanctuary, and the ... tale of a resilient elephant who defied the system even as she struggled to conquer her past, who never lost sight of the life she was meant to have"--Amazon.com. |
| Subject |
Captive elephants -- United States -- Anecdotes.
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Elephants -- United States -- Anecdotes.
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Circus animals -- United States -- Anecdotes.
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Animal welfare -- United States.
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Animal rescue -- United States.
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| ISBN |
9781250025692 (hardcover) |
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1250025699 (hardcover) |
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