The rogue elephant

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Whitney, Elliott, 1863-1913

Contributor:

Arting, Fred J., 1875-1922

Series:

The boys' big game series

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Rogue Elephant" by Elliott Whitney is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the thrilling exploits of a group of adventurers led by Louis Schoverling as they embark on a big game hunt in East Africa, aiming to capture and document elephants for scientific purposes. The tale is set against the backdrop of the untamed wilderness and promises excitement as the characters face various challenges in their quest for the rogue elephant. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the dynamic between the characters as they prepare for their expedition. Louis Schoverling, the American explorer, has organized the trip alongside Dr. Gross von Hofe, a renowned taxidermist. They recruit two young companions-Charlie Collins and Jack Sawtooth-who are eager for adventure. The story unfolds with the group's preparations, including plans to hunt elephants and setting off from New York. The opening chapters reveal not only the anticipation of their journey but also the charming interactions between the characters, foreshadowing the dangers and wonders that lie ahead in the wilds of Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Suzanne Shell, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2008-05-12