The Ivory King
Enriched edition. A popular history of the elephant and its alliesBy Charles Frederick Holder
Length10h 56m
About this audiobook
In "The Ivory King," Charles Frederick Holder immerses readers in a riveting narrative that explores the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world, particularly focusing on the majestic elephants of Africa. Employing a rich, descriptive literary style interwoven with scientific observation and adventure, Holder presents the life cycle of the extraordinary Asian elephant and the historical significance of ivory. This work stands as a poignant reflection of late 19th-century attitudes towards wildlife conservation, revealing the tension between admiration and exploitation pervasive in that era. Charles Frederick Holder, an esteemed American naturalist, was deeply influenced by his childhood experiences as a collector and observer of nature. His extensive travels and scholarly pursuits in marine biology and entomology likely provided him with a profound understanding of ecological systems and the urgency of protecting them. Holder's passion for wildlife and his advocacy against rampant poaching resonate powerfully in "The Ivory King," making it not just a narrative, but a call to action. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in wildlife conservation, natural history, and the ethical dimensions of humanity's relationship with nature. Holder's masterful storytelling combined with his rich insights provides a profound and thought-provoking examination of these themes, making "The Ivory King" an essential read for contemporary audiences.
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Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length10 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 17, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
16CHAPTER XIV. BABY ELEPHANTS.
2PREFACE.
17CHAPTER XV. TRICK ELEPHANTS.
3THE IVORY KING.
18CHAPTER XVI. ELEPHANTS AND THEIR FRIENDS.
4CHAPTER II. HABITS AND WAYS OF ELEPHANTS.
19CHAPTER XVII. TUSKERS AT WORK.
5CHAPTER III. THE INTELLIGENCE OF THE ELEPHANT.
20CHAPTER XVIII. IVORY.
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6CHAPTER IV. THE MAMMOTH.
21CHAPTER XIX. THE ELEPHANT IN THE ARTS.
7CHAPTER V. THREE AND FOUR TUSKED ELEPHANTS.
22CHAPTER XX. ELEPHANTS IN THE AMPHITHEATRE.
8CHAPTER VI. JUMBO (See Plate VII.) .
23CHAPTER XXI. THE ELEPHANT IN PAGEANTRY.
9CHAPTER VII. HOW ASIATIC ELEPHANTS ARE CAPTURED ALIVE.
24CHAPTER XXII. WAR ELEPHANTS OF MODERN ASIA.
10CHAPTER VIII. ASIATIC ELEPHANTS IN CAPTIVITY.
25CHAPTER XXIII. WAR ELEPHANTS OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT AND HIS SUCCESSORS.
11CHAPTER IX. HUNTING THE ASIATIC ELEPHANT.
26CHAPTER XXIV. WAR ELEPHANTS OF THE ROMANS AND CARTHAGINIANS.
12CHAPTER X. THE WHITE ELEPHANT.
27CHAPTER XXV. PROBOSCIDIAN FICTIONS.
13CHAPTER XI. ELEPHANTS IN CEYLON.
28BIBLIOGRAPHY, Comprising a List of the Published Works relating to the Elephant.
14CHAPTER XII. ROGUE ELEPHANTS.
29INDEX.
15CHAPTER XIII. HUNTING THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT.
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