Lotus Land : Being An Account of the Country And the People of Southern Siam
The book Lotus Land : Being An Account of the Country And the People of Southern Siam was written by author Thompson, P. A. (Peter Anthony), B. 1876 Here you can read free online of Lotus Land : Being An Account of the Country And the People of Southern Siam book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Lotus Land : Being An Account of the Country And the People of Southern Siam a good or bad book?
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They had still to face the narrow passage through the wall, leading to the inner enclosure, and this they did p 226 LOTUS LAND not like at all. As before, a tame elephant led the way, but it was not until the tuskers had come up and pushed and prodded those behind that the herd swayed towards the opening, and still those in front held back. At last one made a break and with a frightened squeal ran in, and he was followed by many others. In this way fifty or sixty elephants were got inside, but ...then a strange thing happened. Perhaps it was the sight of the great crowd press- ing closely against the posts on every side that at length made the elephants realise that they were in a trap, but, whatever the cause, they were grow- ing very restive, and remained huddled together in the centre of the stockade. Now and then they would crush against the posts, and one big fellow made a fierce charge in the attempt to regain his freedom. Then the posts creaked ominously, for though they look so stout they are hollow with age.
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