Summary of Vicki Constantine Croke's Elephant Company

By IRB Media

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Book Preview:

#1 In the jungle-clad hills of Northwest Burma, Billy Williams, delirious with fever, began to regain consciousness. He was riding an elephant through the raging Yu River, and he had never been sicker. He was grateful and believed in Bandoola, his elephant, who could navigate the crossing safely.

#2 The order Hmit! was given, and Bandoola sank down, back legs buckling first into the sludge, then the front. Several Burmese men struggled to hoist the unconscious Williams up to the basket atop Bandoola’s shoulders.

#3 Williams knew the jungle was cruel, and that illness and accident were common among teak men. He and his colleagues tried to tough it out, but many died from simple ailments.

#4 The journey took a toll on Williams, and he fell into a coma. When he woke up, he had to decide whether to travel overland through impenetrable virgin forest or by water, shooting down the dangerous rapids. Either way, he needed to reach the more populated banks of the mighty Chindwin River.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: May 21, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822524965

IRB Media

With IRB books, you can get the key takeaways and analysis of a book in 15 minutes. We read every chapter, identify the key takeaways and analyze them for your convenience.

Book preview

Insights on Vicki Constantine Croke's Elephant Company

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

In the jungle-clad hills of Northwest Burma, Billy Williams, delirious with fever, began to regain consciousness. He was riding an elephant through the raging Yu River, and he had never been sicker. He was grateful and believed in Bandoola, his elephant, who could navigate the crossing safely.

#2

The order Hmit! was given, and Bandoola sank down, back legs buckling first into the sludge, then the front. Several Burmese men struggled to hoist the unconscious Williams up to the basket atop Bandoola’s shoulders.

#3

Williams knew the jungle was cruel, and that illness and accident were common among teak men. He and his colleagues tried to tough it out, but many died from simple ailments.

#4

The journey took a toll on Williams, and he fell into a coma. When he woke up, he had to decide whether to travel overland through impenetrable virgin forest or by water, shooting down the dangerous rapids. Either way, he needed to reach the more populated banks of the mighty Chindwin River.

#5

In 1920, James Howard Williams, who was called Billy by friends and family, saw the Chindwin River for the first time. The waterway originated far to the north near the Himalayas and stretched for 750 miles. It eventually spilled out into the even greater Irrawaddy River near Mandalay, Burma.

#6

Williams was a big fan of animals, and he felt that the company he was applying to,Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, would be the right fit for him.

#7

Williams was hired by the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd. He was excited about the prospect of traveling to India, but his parents were not happy about him leaving again. Williams knew that he would not see his family for at least three years.

#8

When he arrived in Rangoon, Williams was quickly taken to the offices of the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation, where he was informed about the company’s expectations of him. They knew that most of the recruits would be gone within months.

#9

The manager at Bombay Burmah in Rangoon gave Billy Williams a comprehensive overview