Matthew Scott

Matthew Scott was an English animal keeper best known for his work with the famous circus elephant Jumbo. His notable work, "Autobiography of Matthew Scott, Jumbo's Keeper; Also Jumbo's Biography, by the same Author," provides a unique perspective on his experiences with Jumbo, detailing both the challenges and joys of caring for such a remarkable animal. Scott's writings offer insights into the life of a circus animal keeper in the 19th century, as well as the public fascination with Jumbo, who became a cultural icon of his time.