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Obaysch: A Hippopotamus in Victorian London - Animal Publics
Professor John Simons
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Obaysch: A Hippopotamus in Victorian London - Animal Publics
Professor John Simons
Obaysch: A Hippopotamus in Victorian London is the story of Obaysch the hippopotamus, the first 'star' animal to be exhibited in the London Zoo. Uncovering the circumstances of Obaysch's capture and exhibition, this book investigates the notion of a 'star' animal, as well as the cultural value that Obaysch accumulated.
230 pages, 28 plates
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | January 2, 2019 |
| ISBN13 | 9781743325865 |
| Publishers | Sydney University Press |
| Pages | 230 |
| Dimensions | 210 × 147 × 18 mm · 336 g |
| Language | English |
| Editor | Probyn-Rapsey, Fiona |
