The Ark in the Park: The Zoo in the Nineteenth CenturyHamilton : Tryon Gallery, 1976 - 256 páginas New acquisitions gathered from many countries were eagerly admired, some of hte animals that caused particular excitement were girafffes, kangaroos and porpoises, Mumbo the gorilla, and Jumbo the much loved elephant. The author has made extensive use of press cuttings concerning events, sometimes scandalous, which made the news during the early years of the Zoo. |
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List of Colour Illustrations | 7 |
Foreword | 9 |
Preface | 10 |
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Términos y frases comunes
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