The Cockatoo's Story (1881)

The Cockatoo's Story is a novel written by Anne Jane Cupples and published in 1881. The story revolves around a cockatoo named Jack, who is captured from his native land in Australia and brought to England. Jack is bought by a wealthy family who live in a large estate, where he is kept as a pet. The novel explores Jack's life in captivity and his relationships with the people around him. Jack is a clever and talkative bird, and he quickly learns to mimic the voices and mannerisms of his human owners. He becomes a beloved member of the family and is treated with great affection and care. However, Jack's life takes a turn for the worse when his owners decide to sell him to a traveling circus. Jack is forced to perform tricks and endure harsh treatment from his new handlers. The novel follows Jack's struggles to adapt to his new life and his attempts to escape from the circus and return to his former home. Throughout the novel, Cupples explores themes of animal rights, captivity, and the relationship between humans and animals. The Cockatoo's Story is a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to animal lovers and anyone interested in the ethical treatment of animals.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.