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A giraffe goes to Paris

A giraffe goes to Paris

Mary Tavener Holmes

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Recounts the 1827 journey of a young giraffe named Belle, a gift from the Pasha of Egypt to King Charles X of France, as she makes her way by boat and land to Paris, accompanied by her devoted caretaker, Atir.

Details

OL Work ID
OL4080197W

Subjects

Voyages and travelsFictionGiraffeAnimal introductionHistoryChildren's fictionVoyages and travels, fictionGiraffes, fictionFrance, history, fiction

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