Madam Mary Of The Zoo (1899) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120321749)

Madam Mary of the Zoo is a novel written by Lily F. Wesselhoeft and published in 1899. The story revolves around the life of Mary Burton, a young woman who becomes the director of a zoo in a small town in the United States. Mary is passionate about animals and is determined to make the zoo a success, despite the challenges she faces from the town's residents who are skeptical of her abilities.As the story progresses, Mary faces various obstacles, including financial difficulties, the escape of dangerous animals, and a romantic interest who threatens her position as director. However, with her determination and love for the animals, Mary is able to overcome these challenges and make the zoo a popular attraction.Madam Mary of the Zoo is a heartwarming tale of perseverance, passion, and love for animals. It provides a glimpse into the world of zoos in the late 19th century and the challenges faced by women in leadership roles during that time. The novel is a must-read for animal lovers and anyone interested in the history of zoos.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lily F. Wesselhoeft, Elizabeth Foster Pope Wesselhoeft
ISBN-10: 1120321743
ISBN-13: 9781120321749
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2009
Pages: 268
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d