Description
The author rode an elephant 600 miles to the world's oldest elephant market, the Sonepur Mela. He learned about elephant driving and Indian ways from his friend Aditya Patankar. The author also developed a love affair with the elephant, Tara.
With the help of a Maratha nobleman, the author bought an Indian elephant, Tara, whom he rode over 600 miles to the world's oldest elephant market, the Sonepur Mela. This title provides an account of their epic journey.
With the help of a Maratha nobleman, Mark Shand bought an Indian elephant, Tara, whom he rode over 600 miles to the world's oldest elephant market, the Sonepur Mela. From Bhim, a drink-racked mahout, he learned the skills of elephant driving, and from his friend Aditya Patankar he learned Indian ways. This account of their epic journey is also a memorable, touching account of Tara's transformation from scrawny, beggar elephant to star attraction, and of Mark's developing love affair with elephants.
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