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Balarama : a royal elephant /

The authors recount how the trained elephants of southern India, in particular the one chosen to be the lead elephant in the Mysore Dasara, are raised, cared for, and prepared for performing in ceremonial processions. Includes background information and glossary.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Lewin, Ted
Other Authors:	Lewin, Betsy
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Lee & Low Books, [2009]
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	Asiatic elephant > Juvenile literature. Asiatic elephant > Training > India > Juvenile literature. Elephants > Juvenile literature. Asiatic elephant. Asiatic elephant > Training > India. Elephants.

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