Nouvelles des ports

aquarelle marine - marine watercolor

Rafiots et compagnies

aquarelle marine cargo au mouillage - marine watercolor cargo ship at anchor

Nouvelles des escales

aquarelle marine - marine watercolor

Le Petit Journal illustré - April 12, 1925


In Regent's Park Zoological Gardens in London, just as in Paris, there are exotic mounts that delight children. This camel, among others, is a great hit with them. Even in the depths of winter, it has no shortage of friendly riders. This scene, taken in Seville, shows that in some Spanish cities, the custom of having newlyweds ride donkeys one behind the other to lead them to church is still preserved. Bridesmaids lead the animal or accompany the procession.
And some news about camelids a century later, "objects of entertainment" and "common food resources", a new pet in vogue that can still be used, a racing nag.... And some donkey stories 02 03 - And what is the connection between Russia, camels and donkeys?

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