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100 1 _aCasserly, Gordon,
_d1869-1947
245 1 4 _aThe Elephant God
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-17
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, David Garcia and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"The Elephant God" by Gordon Casserly is a novel that appears to be set in the early 20th century. It transports readers to the mystical landscapes of India's Terai Forest, where it intertwines the lives of humans and wildlife, particularly focusing on the interaction between Major Kevin Dermot and a revered elephant named Badshah. The story suggests a broader theme of adventure, as it involves elements of wildlife, military intrigue, and the complexities of human-animal relationships. The opening of the narrative introduces Major Dermot's compassionate character as he intervenes to save Badshah, a one-tusked elephant being cruelly treated. This act of kindness establishes a bond between them, leading to a deep connection that flourishes as the story progresses. Dermot is soon tasked with a secret military mission that involves inspecting mountain passes and detecting signs of treason among local leaders. His adventures in the jungle and his growing admiration for Badshah's loyalty and bravery are set against the foreboding backdrop of rogue elephants and potential conflict. As tensions rise, the novel hints at themes of protection, duty, and the wild beauty of nature in a historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndia -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14076
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