CLARA THE TRIUMPHANT RHINOCEROS written by Jane Kurtz and illustrated by Claire Messer

CLARA THE TRIUMPHANT RHINOCEROS: A TRUE STORY has elegance of word and illustration wrought by writer Jane Kurtz and Claire Messer. They transport readers back to the mid-18th century and the life of a small rhinoceros born and orphaned in India who made a great stir all over Europe. Science was stirred by Clara who was observed, weighed and measured as was fashion when women created a rhinoceros hairstyle and Clara inspired art objects as well. A wonderful view of curiosity of all kinds. Find a link to this book in the purchase button below.