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The Cowboy and His Elephant

The Cowboy and His Elephant

MacPherson, Malcolm

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Publisher Price: $20.00

ISBN10: 0312304064
ISBN13: 9780312304065
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Published: Sep 3 2002
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.40 Depth: 7.90
Language: English

A heartwarming true story of a cowboy, a rescued elephant, and the bond they shared

In the late 1980s, a baby elephant was born on the plains of southern Africa, only for her herd to face a tragedy. During a cull, her family was slaughtered, and the terrified newborn's life was spared so she could be transported to America to be sold.

Enter Bob Norris--a real-life cowboy with an enormous empathy for animals. Raised with a pet bear, Bob achieved his boyhood dream of running a massive horse-and-cattle ranch in Colorado. Handsome as a movie star, he became the iconic Marlboro Man featured on billboards around the world. But despite his success, he felt something missing. That changed when the hurt, vulnerable orphan elephant--named Amy--came into his life.

An incredible bond formed between the most unlikely of friends. Bob adopted Amy, and using his skills as a master horseman, he set about helping her heal. Through close observation, gentle training, humor, and endless perseverance, he helped her overcome her fear of the world. Amy became a beloved member of the Norris family and a hand on the ranch, tending chores and riding fences alongside Bob on his horse.

Yet Bob always knew the ultimate goal was for Amy to regain her independence--and perhaps even return to the savannahs of Africa.

The Cowboy and His Elephant is the true story of how Amy and Bob came together: a simple, unforgettable tale of unlikely love and lifelong friendship.

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