DESCRIPTION
Mighty Like an Elephant is an in-depth exploration of the elephant’s extraordinary place in human history, culture, and imagination. Blending natural history, mythology, art, warfare, religion, and personal observation, the book traces the elephant’s journey from ancient civilisations and battlefields to royal courts, circuses, zoos, and modern conservation efforts.
Readers will discover how elephants shaped empires, inspired artists and writers, featured in religion and folklore, and became symbols of strength, patience, and loyalty. Along the way, the book examines their biology, intelligence, behaviour, and close evolutionary relatives, while also confronting the darker chapters of captivity, exploitation, and conflict with humans.
Richly illustrated and thoughtfully written, this book is both informative and reflective, ideal for readers interested in history, animals, culture, and the enduring bond between humans and one of the world’s most remarkable creatures.