A Training School for Elephants

This audiobook recounts the 19th-century expedition of four Asian elephants, shipped from India to the Congo as part of King Leopold II’s colonial ambitions, and explores the broader themes of colonial greed, folly, and the complex relationship between humans and animals. Through detailed historical research and immersive storytelling, the narrative takes listeners on a global journey across Africa, Europe, and Asia, revealing the stories of key characters and landscapes involved in this forgotten chapter of history. Richly crafted with recordings and vivid descriptions, the story offers a compelling insight into a dark period marked by ambition and exploitation.