The Ivory King: A Popular History Of The Elephant And Its Allies (1886)

By Charles Frederick Holder

Book Overview

The Ivory King: A Popular History Of The Elephant And Its Allies is a book written by Charles Frederick Holder and originally published in 1886. The book provides a comprehensive and engaging history of elephants and their related species, including mammoths, mastodons, and other prehistoric elephants. It explores the cultural significance of elephants in various societies throughout history, as well as their biology, behavior, and ecology. The book also covers the ivory trade and the impact of human activities on elephant populations. The Ivory King is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the natural history of elephants and their place in human culture.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 112089185X
• ISBN13: 9781120891853
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 394 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"