Summary
Zarafa is a beautiful and gentle giraffe, so wonderful, in fact, that the ruler of Egypt offers her as a gift to the king of France. But how to get her there? Why, she sails up the Nile by felucca, crosses the sea by brigantine, and, yes, walks the last five hundred miles to Paris. People love it. A... Full description
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Other Authors
Spencer, Britt (Illustrator)
Main Language
English
All
English
Subjects
Giraffe > Biography > Juvenile.
Zoo animals > France > Paris > History > 19th century > Juvenile nonfiction.
Diplomatic gifts > History > 19th century > Juvenile nonfiction.
Wild animals as pets > History > 19th century > Juvenile nonfiction.
Exotic animals > History > 19th century > Juvenile nonfiction.
Egypt > Kings and rulers > History > 19th century > Juvenile nonfiction.
France > Kings and rulers > History > 19th century > Juvenile nonfiction.