Pretty Poll: A Parrot's Own History is a book published in 1854, written by an anonymous author. The book tells the story of a parrot named Poll, who is taken from her home in the wild and sold to a family as a pet. The book is written from Poll's perspective, and the author portrays the parrot as having human-like emotions and thoughts.The book follows Poll's journey as she adjusts to life as a pet, learning to mimic human speech and becoming a beloved member of the family. However, as Poll grows older, she begins to feel restless and longs for the freedom of her former life in the wild.Throughout the book, the author explores themes of captivity, freedom, and the relationship between humans and animals. The book also provides insight into the attitudes towards animals during the Victorian era, with the author expressing sympathy for Poll's plight and advocating for better treatment of animals.Overall, Pretty Poll: A Parrot's Own History is a charming and thought-provoking book that offers a unique perspective on the relationship between humans and 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.
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