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The four footed monarch, or, Anecdotes of the elephant : illustrative of the instinctive powers, vast strength, &c., of that noble animal
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The four footed monarch, or, Anecdotes of the elephant : illustrative of the instinctive powers, vast strength, &c., of that noble animal

Date1827
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    Dimensions18 x 29 cm, 1Pages (7 1/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
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      ProvenanceGift of Mr. C.E.R. Clarabut
      CollectionOsborne Collection of Early Children's Books
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object Number37131009563248D
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      Book cover: very worn, mottled grey, quarter calf (badly torn)
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      East, Henry
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      1846
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      1853
      The general character of the dog : illustrated by a variety of original and interesting anecdotes of that beautiful and useful animal in prose and verse
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      1839
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      Unknown
      1806
      A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison, who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time. Containing...never before published. Carefully taken from her own words, Nov. 29th, 1823. To which is added, an appendix, containing an account of the tragedy at the Devil's Hole, in 1763, and of Sullivan's expedition; the traditions, manners, customs, &c. of the Indians, as believed and practised at the present day, and since Mrs. Jemison's captivity; together with some anecdotes, and other entertaining matter
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      J.D. Bemis and Co.
      1824