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In the Footsteps of Zarafa, First Giraffe in France

- A Chronicle of Giraffomania, 1826-1845

Om In the Footsteps of Zarafa, First Giraffe in France

This engaging account traces the remarkable history of France's first giraffe, a gift from an Egyptian Pasha to King Charles X in 1826. "Zarafa," who was taken by boat from Egypt to Marseilles and walked all the way to Paris, drew vast crowds, epitomizing European reactions to the exotic "other" in times of great social change.

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  • Språk:
  • Engelska
  • ISBN:
  • 9781538142240
  • Format:
  • Häftad
  • Sidor:
  • 200
  • Utgiven:
  • 21. augusti 2020
  • Mått:
  • 228x151x15 mm.
  • Vikt:
  • 294 g.
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Leveranstid: 2-4 veckor
Förväntad leverans: 5. september 2025

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This engaging account traces the remarkable history of France's first giraffe, a gift from an Egyptian Pasha to King Charles X in 1826. "Zarafa," who was taken by boat from Egypt to Marseilles and walked all the way to Paris, drew vast crowds, epitomizing European reactions to the exotic "other" in times of great social change.

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