A Farewell Ride on Jumbo' at the Zoo. This large African elephant was sold by London Zoo in 1882 to the American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) for his circus which became known as the 'Greatest Show on Earth'. From 'The Illustrated London News' (London, 18 March 1882). Wood engraving.

A Farewell Ride on Jumbo' at the Zoo. This large African elephant was sold by London Zoo in 1882 to the American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) for his circus which became known as the 'Greatest Show on Earth'. From 'The Illustrated London News' (London, 18 March 1882). Wood engraving.

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