Elephant-Lore of the Hindus, The
by Edgerton, Franklin
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Bangkok : White Lotus, 2010. Paperback. Good/no dj. 1.00. Edgerton, Franklin. This book is a translation of the Matanga-Lila by Nilakantha. It is the best available Sanskrit work on Elephantology. The introduction covers the significance of elephant-lore in Indian literature, both the theoretical and practical elements of the science, modern elephant-lore which covers the good and bad points of elephants, castes, catching of elephants, etc. The twelve chapters deal with the origin of elephants, favorable and unfavorable marks, longevity, determination of measurements, details of price, marks of character, kinds of musths, catching and keeping elephants, and the qualities of elephant drivers.
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- Title
- Elephant-Lore of the Hindus, The
- Author
- Edgerton, Franklin
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- Edgerton, Franklin
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
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- no dj
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- ISBN 10
- 9744801557
- ISBN 13
- 9789744801555
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- White Lotus
- Place of Publication
- Bangkok
- Date Published
- 2010
- Keywords
- Elephant-Lore of the Hindus, The
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- 1.00
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