The Elephant Keeper

The Elephant Keeper England, 1766: After a long voyage from the East Indies, a ship docks in Bristol, England, and rumor quickly spreads about its unusual cargo. In the final two crates is a pair of young elephants, in poor health but alive. Seeing a unique opportunity, a wealthy sugar merchant purchases the elephants for his country estate and turns their care over to a young stable boy, Tom Page. It takes time for Tom and the elephants to understand each other, but to the surprise of everyone on the estate, a remarkable bond is formed. The Elephant Keeper is a captivating tale of love and loyalty between one man and the two exotic animals that change the lives of everyone who encounters them. by Croke, Vicki Constantine Format: Paperback 298 pages Dimensions: 8.25 H x 0.75 D x 5.25 W inches Weight: 0.55 lbs. Subjects:Â Elephants; Fiction;Â Human-animal relationships;Â Stablehands;Â England; Social life and customs; 18th century