Judy h: I thoroughly enjoyed learning how intelligent, trusting, compassionate and faithful these majestic animals are. Many times I was absolutely heartbroken but fell in love with them for their bravery. I only question whether we deserve their loyalty.
United States on Oct 20, 2023
Kindle Customer: This is a great story of a man who was " Elephant Bill". A story of the growth of his understanding of elephants and learning about them, understanding their needs and wants and truly loving the elephants
United States on Oct 01, 2023
Nopublicname.: I am an avid reader. I passed this book along to my friends. EVERYONE loved it. It’s still getting passed along to others.
United States on Sep 12, 2023
Iris: Buy! This book is non-fiction, which I
prefer.
Your knowledge about these majestic creatures will increase beyond your expectations.
It portrays an Englishman who
fell in love with them, and also found a wonderful lady in the jungle who matched him. Even the feared black mamba did not phase her. Read how they got the elephants safely to India from Burma in WW II.
Be sure to pass this on to others!
United States on Aug 21, 2023
Dieter Has.: Sehr schnell und gut
Germany on Jan 08, 2023
Ravindran: Vicki Croke's "Elephant Company" is a fabulous book that brings to life, J.H. William's deep and passionate relationship with the teak logging elephants of Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, and his exceptional contribution to the war efforts.
During lashing monsoons, jungles of Burma become inaccessible, and the swollen rivers turn treacherous. The author has painstakingly researched and chronicled the formidable living and working conditions of both humans and elephants alike in the inhospitable Chindwin River belt.
Elephant Bill's selfless service and sacrifice earned him so much respect, that during the Japanese occupation, he was able to lead herds of elephants, and weak and infirm refugees, hundreds of miles to safety in India, through uncharted and hazardous hill tracts.
Author Croke took me back to my logging stint half a century ago chronicled in my book "An Elephant Kissed My Window".
Reviewed in India by M. Ravindran.
India on Dec 07, 2021
susan h: From the first pages I was drawn into the world of elephants and their majesty, intelligence and emotional connections to each other and humans. Although I would not normally enjoy a book about the war , this was different. Highly recommend for all
Canada on Nov 28, 2021
Mary Spilsbury Ross-author: Elephant Company came highly recommended from a member of our book club and it did not disappoint. There were many interesting facts about Burma, the British monopoly of the teak industry and the lives of the men who ran it. A highlight for most readers has got to be the building of the elephant ladder up an impenetrable sheer rock wall in 2 days. It was thrilling and moving the love between man and elephant. I left off one star as the novel drags in the middle when Elephant Bill meets his bride to be until she and children get sent off to safety in India. Then it picks up again to an exciting conclusion. Very well written and well researched.
Canada on Oct 10, 2017
susan archibald: One of the best books I have read. A fascinating glimpse into the world of the relationship between working elephants and those who cared for them before and during WW2 in Burma. The story is based around a British man who went at a young age to learn the art of training and working with elephants in the teak trade. He formed an unusual bond with the elephants illuminating their intelligence and their bonds within their families and elephant friends as well as their trust of their gentle handlers. Also when the Japanese invade Burma and advance towards the small settlements, the hero of the story with some elephants are able to bring many Burmese and British families from Burma to safety in India. Often the elephants perform heroic measures to climb cliffs and escape from the approaching Japanese armies. The amazing part of the book was how the elephants faithfully followed the path of the courageous and clever elephant leaders through danger and unsurmountable challenges, saving many lives.
Canada on Mar 23, 2017
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| Total Reviews | 63 reviews | 993 reviews | 993 reviews |
| Publisher | Random House Trade Paperbacks; Reprint edition | Penguin Books; Reprint edition | Penguin Press; First Edition |
| World War II History (Books) | World War II History | ||
| Dimensions | 5.16 x 0.8 x 7.96 inches | 5.5 x 0.75 x 8.3 inches | 6.35 x 1 x 9.64 inches |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6/5 stars of 5,361 ratings | 4.8/5 stars of 26,557 ratings | 4.8/5 stars of 26,557 ratings |
| Paperback | 368 pages | 288 pages | |
| ISBN-10 | 0812981650 | 014310974X | 1594206791 |
| Item Weight | 9.6 ounces | 10.4 ounces | 1.22 pounds |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Southeast Asia History | Southeast Asia History | ||
| Traveler & Explorer Biographies | Traveler & Explorer Biographies | ||
| ISBN-13 | 978-0812981650 | 978-0143109747 | 978-1594206795 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17 in Southeast Asia History#166 in Traveler & Explorer Biographies#316 in World War II History | #1 in North Korean History#1 in South Korean History#141 in Memoirs | #7 in North Korean History#85 in Women in History#1,419 in Memoirs |
United States on Oct 20, 2023