A Training School for Elephants by Sophy Roberts is a remarkable work of travel writing that explores one of the most unusual ideas in modern conservation history. Moving between landscapes, people, and memory, the book blends reportage with storytelling to reveal how elephants, trainers, and local communities are connected by a shared past.
Thoughtful and vividly observed, this book will appeal to readers who enjoy narrative non-fiction with a human and historical lens. A Training School for Elephants offers an evocative journey into wildlife, colonial legacy, and the bond between people and animals, making it both informative and deeply engaging.
