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Clara's Grand Tour
Die spektakuläre Reise mit einem Rhinozeros durch das Europa des 18. Jahrhunderts
Book • 2004
Glynis Ridley's "Clara's Grand Tour" vividly recounts the incredible journey of Clara, a rhinoceros who traveled across Europe in the 18th century.
The book follows Clara's life from her capture in Assam to her death in London, detailing her experiences as a traveling spectacle and the impact she had on European perceptions of rhinoceroses.
Ridley's narrative weaves together historical accounts, scientific observations, and personal anecdotes to create a compelling portrait of Clara and the people who encountered her.
The book explores themes of colonialism, animal exploitation, and the changing relationship between humans and animals.
It's a fascinating blend of history, biography, and natural history.
The book follows Clara's life from her capture in Assam to her death in London, detailing her experiences as a traveling spectacle and the impact she had on European perceptions of rhinoceroses.
Ridley's narrative weaves together historical accounts, scientific observations, and personal anecdotes to create a compelling portrait of Clara and the people who encountered her.
The book explores themes of colonialism, animal exploitation, and the changing relationship between humans and animals.
It's a fascinating blend of history, biography, and natural history.
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