The elephant company book

This is the story of friendship, loyalty and breathtaking bravery that transcends species. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. James howard williams, also known as elephant bill 15 november 1897 30 july 1958, was a british soldier and elephant expert in burma, known for his work with the fourteenth army during the burma campaign of world war ii, and for his 1950 book elephant bill. Elephant company book surrey libraries bibliocommons. The inspiring story of an unlikely hero and the animals who helped him save lives. Elephant company book the kansas city public library. His war elephants would carry supplies, build bridges, and transport the sick and elderly over treacherous mountain terrain. This book is about far more than just the war, or even elephants.

Elephant company book arapahoe libraries bibliocommons. But as soon as i began to read elephant company, i realized that not only. He was made a lieutenantcolonel, mentioned in dispatches three times, and was awarded the obe in 1945. Creators of illustrated books and guides for the international coedition market, based in london england. So, when he responded to job offer with the east india company to work with logging elephants his family wasnt surprised, though worried that he had already come back from world war i in one. At the onset of world war ii, billy williams formed elephant company and was instrumental in defeating the japanese in burma and saving refugees, including on his own hannibal trek, becoming a media sensation during the war, telling reporters that. What preconceived opinions did you have and did those change after reading the book. Elephant company new york times bestseller a new york times notable book the remarkable story of james howard billy williams, whose uncanny rapport with the worlds largest land animals transformed him from a carefree young man into the charismatic war hero known as elephant bill in 1920, billy williams came to colonial burma as a forest man for a british teak company.

Water for elephants is a book that can be read and reread, recommended and handed. Vicki constantine croke, author of elephant company. Animal lovers, history buffs, and biography enthusiasts will enjoy the book elephant company by vicki constantine croke. Elephant company the boston globe saving wild poaching facts book companion splendid. Vicki croke elephant company interview most leaders dont even know the game they are in simon sinek at live2lead 2016 duration. I will certainly be reading your other books vicki. Within a decade of his arrival, williams was acknowledged as an elephant wallah both by the burmese and his teak company bosses. Vicki constantine croke author, journalist, primate.

But perhaps the title means that elephant bill keeps company with the elephants. Williams is the protagonist of vicki crokes splendid new book, elephant company. Published in 2014, elephant company continues to be one of the most requested books at the charlotte library. Discussion questions for elephant company are listed. When imperial japanese forces invaded burma in 1942, williams joined the elite force 6, the british dirty tricks department, operating behind enemy lines. Praise for elephant company this book is about far more than just the war, or even elephants. Billy williams and the role his elephant company played during world war ii is a testament to the mutual friendship and loyalty between man and animal. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. At the onset of world war ii, billy williams formed elephant company and was instrumental in defeating the japanese in burma and saving refugees, including on his own hannibal trek, becoming a media sensation during the war, telling reporters. Elephant company audiobook by vicki constantine croke. Discussion questions elephant company did you know anything about this personsubject prior to reading this book. The inspiring story of an unlikely hero and the animals who helped save lives in world war ii.

New york times bestseller a new york times notable book the remarkable story of james howard billy williams, whose uncanny rapport with the worlds largest land animals transformed him from a carefree young man into the charismatic war hero known as elephant bill in 1920, billy williams came to colonial burma as a forest man for a british teak company. Susan a side tangent in this book is the loyalty of the burmese throughout the trials and tribulations of their colonial occupiers. We make stylish and vibrant products representing contemporary indian life. Elephant books was brought to life by three friends and colleagues who share a love of reading real books. But elephant company is also a tale of war and daring. The inspiring story of an unlikely hero and the animals who helped him save lives in world war ii, written by vicki constantine croke, is on the work and travels of james elephant bill williams while in burma, condensing williams own book titled elephant bill and his personal reflections into a detailed. Not only do we love reading, we believe that an early introduction to books played a critical role in our own development by encouraging curiosity, love of learning, and perhaps most of all, imagination. Praise for elephant companythis book is about far more than just the war, or even elephants. How burmese elephants helped defeat the japanese in world.

Billy williams is an extraordinary character, a reallife reverse tarzan raised in civilization who finds wisdom and his true self living among jungle beasts. Buy elephant company book online at best prices in india on. How burmese elephants helped defeat the japanese in world war ii. In 1920, james howard williams decided to find out. Although the title is misleading the war doesnt enter the picture until the last third of the book, elephant company is, nevertheless, a fascinating account of one mans extraordinary relationship with the working elephants of burma. Elephant company, by vicki constantine croke the new. He had established an elephant academy which changed how elephants were recruited, domesticated, and trained. Elephant company is as powerful and bighearted as the animals of its title. Most importantly, every elephant book selection is curated by an expert panel of kids, parents, authors and educators. The inspiring story of an unlikely hero and the animals who helped him save lives in world war ii. Blending biography, history, and wildlife biology, vicki constantine crokes story is an often moving account of billy williams, who earned the sobriquet elephant bill, and his unusual bond with the largest land mammals on earth. It is funny that it is called elephant company, because the book isnt so much about how the elephants were used during the war only about a third of the book covers it.

Elephant company book fraser valley regional library. I read the article the day the elephants danced in the reader digest and was immediately prompted to bu the book the elephant company, what a fascinating, moving book with such fascinating information about elephants, burma and billy williams. This is the story of friendship, loyalty, and breathtaking bravery that transcends speciescroke is a natural storytellerelephant company is nothing less than a sweeping. The inspiring story of an unlikely hero and the animals who helped him save lives in world war ii audiobook by vicki croke. Inspire the love of reading today through picture books recommended for ages 26 and board books for newborns to age 2. Elephant company is nothing less than a sweeping tale, masterfully written. Ive listened to hundreds of audiobooks, and not one in 10 is as good as elephant company. The inspiring story of an unlikely hero and the animals who helped him save lives in world war ii kindle edition by croke, vicki. Elephant company the inspiring story of an unlikely hero and the animals who helped him save lives in world war ii book. Readers may find themselves churning through this book at a rapidfire pace, eager to see what lies ahead, then slowing down as they realize the pages are dwindling.