Hook line : A curious memoir about teaching an elephant to read, write, and reason—one surprising lesson at a time.
A detached observer stories a unique classroom in the heart of colonial India, where a man trains Ulysses, an elephant, and discovers what patience, method, and imagination can teach about language and learning. Through careful daily practice, improvised tools, and a growing bond, the narrator turns a grand experiment into a window on intelligence, memory, and the limits of expertise.
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Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This fascinating chronicle follows the story of a man and his pet elephant, Ulysses, from the moment they meet in British-occupied India. As the man educates Ulysses, he unveils the elephant's incredible capacity for learning, understanding, and emotion, revealing their own humanity. Together, they traverse the landscapes of India and the realms of philosophy, literature, and language. Their relationship is a testament to the strength of companionship and the power of the animal mind. This deeply moving narrative explores the nature of intelligence, the depth of human-animal bonds, and the boundaries of our own understanding. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333035211_0
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Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333035211
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781333035211
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Anbieter: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 84 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.17 inches. This item is printed on demand. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers zk1333035217
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