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This book is a translation of the Matanga-Lila by Nilakantha. It is the best available Sanskrit work on Elephantology. The introduction covers the significance of elephant-lore in Indian literature, both the theoretical and practical elements of the "science", modern elephant-lore which covers the good and bad points of elephants, "castes", catching of elephants, etc. The twelve chapters deal with the origin of elephants, favorable and unfavorable marks, longevity, determination of measurements, details of price, marks of character, kinds of musths, catching and keeping elephants, and the qualities of elephant drivers. This reprint is the first volume in a series of elephant books on Thailand and neighboring countries. It gives the basic knowledge of the Indian traditions on which the culture in keeping and training of elephants in Thailand, Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam is based.
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This book is intended to serve as an introduction to the elephant-lore of Hindus. It consists primarily of a translation of the "Elephant-Sport" (Matanga-Lila) of Nilakantha, with notes, introduction, and glossary. The Matanga-lila is without doubt the best available Sanskrit work on Elephantology.
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Soft Cover. Condition: New. Reprint. The Elephant-Lore of the Hindus is a translation of the Matanga Lila by Nilakantha. It is the best available Sanskrit work on Elephantology. The introduction covers the place of elephant lore in Indian literature, both the theoretical and practical elements of the 'science, modern elephant-lore like good and bad points of elephants' castes, catching of elephants and others. The 12 chapters deal with the origin of elephants, favorable and unfavorable marks, longevity determination of measurements, details of price, marks of character, kinds of must, catching and keeping elephants and on the qualities of elephant drivers. This reprint is the first volume in a series of elephant books on Thailand and neighboring countries. It gives the basic knowledge of the Indian traditions on which the culture in keeping and training of elephants in Thailand, Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam is based. xix, 129 pp., glossary, index. Size: 21 x 15 cm. Seller Inventory # 001289
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Paperback. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: no dj. This book is a translation of the Matanga-Lila by Nilakantha. It is the best available Sanskrit work on Elephantology. The introduction covers the significance of elephant-lore in Indian literature, both the theoretical and practical elements of the "science", modern elephant-lore which covers the good and bad points of elephants, "castes", catching of elephants, etc. The twelve chapters deal with the origin of elephants, favorable and unfavorable marks, longevity, determination of measurements, details of price, marks of character, kinds of musths, catching and keeping elephants, and the qualities of elephant drivers. This reprint is the first volume in a series of elephant books on Thailand and neighboring countries. It gives the basic knowledge of the Indian traditions on which the culture in keeping and training of elephants in Thailand, Burma, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam is based. Book. Seller Inventory # E22634
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The elephant-lore of the Hindus : the elephant-sport (matanga-lila) of Nilakantha
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Soft cover. Condition: Fine. xix, 129 pages ; 21 cm. Translated from the original Sanskrit with introduction, notes, and glossary. Reprint. Originally published: New Haven : Yale University Press, 1931. Seller Inventory # 14mc904