Her Ladyship’s Elephant (1898)

Her Ladyship???????s Elephant is a novel written by David Dwight Wells and published in 1898. The story revolves around a young woman named Lady Hildegarde who inherits an unusual gift from her uncle ??????? an elephant named Solomon. Lady Hildegarde is initially unsure of what to do with the elephant, but soon becomes attached to him and takes him on as her companion.As Lady Hildegarde and Solomon travel around England, they encounter a variety of characters and situations, including a group of gypsies, a cruel circus owner, and a wealthy American who offers to buy Solomon for an exorbitant sum of money. Lady Hildegarde must decide whether to sell Solomon for financial gain or keep him as a beloved companion.Throughout the novel, Wells explores themes of animal rights, class differences, and the role of women in society. The story also offers a glimpse into Victorian England and the attitudes and beliefs of the time.Overall, Her Ladyship???????s Elephant is a charming and entertaining novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy stories about animals, adventure, and the complexities of human relationships.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.