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The ivory king

By Charles Frederick Holder
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A popular natural history and cultural survey of elephants and their extinct relatives, combining anatomy, behavior, intelligence, and fossil discussion with vivid accounts of capture, training, and use in labor, pageantry, and warfare. It traces the species' habits, social life, and variations between African and Asian forms, recounts mammoths and mastodons, and treats human relationships from elephant-catching and captivity to hunting, rogue individuals, and celebrated specimens. Economic topics such as ivory production and conservation concerns are examined, and practical chapters on baby and trick elephants are balanced by an illustrated bibliography and historical examples.

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Charles Frederick Holder

Charles Frederick Holder was an American naturalist and author known for his engaging works on marine life and animal behavior. His writings often blend scientific observation with a narrative style that appeals to both scholars and general readers. Among his notable works is "Half Hours with the Lower Animals," which explores the fascinating lives of various creatures, showcasing his passion for the natural world. Holder's contributions to literature reflect his deep interest in zoology and his ability to communicate complex ideas in an accessible manner.

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