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Show In the spring of 1827, a giraffe named Zarafa walked 550 miles from Marseilles to Paris. She was makingthetrip —actually thelast leg of a voyage that began 4000 miles away,along the River Nile—to be present- ed as a gift from the Viceroy of Egypt, MuhammedAli, to the King of France, # Charles X. No one in France had ever ZARAFA seen giraffe before, OkaRey and huge crowds gathered at each mHCmARL ALLEN town to greet Zarafa, 7 a docile and charismatic creature. Along with the crowds, a procession ofcelebrations and parties, poemsand songsbestrewed herroute. MichaelAllin has combed archives, reports and clippingsto write Zarafa: A Girafte’s True Story From Deep in Africa to the Heart of Paris (Walker and Co., $22), all about Zarafa’s festive 41-day walkingtour to Paris (she averaged 2 miles per hour) and the “Zarafamania”that followed. His book is an affectionate memoirof a simpler time, when people couldstill marvel at the charm and beauty oftheir fellow creatures. I promise that, after reading this delightful book, you'll neverlook at a giraffe the same way. k. - Something to ‘Hold onto When You’re Ready to Let Go a Goat CHILDREN AgyoneforChess? ‘The Story of Chess, by Horacio Cardo (Abbeville Kids, $16.95), ofchess- The Nicotro! inhaler is indicated as part of a comprehensive behavior-modification program. Therapyis not to exceed 6 months. Now byprescription The New Nicotrofl Inhaler [nicotine inhalation system] Now there's a totally new system your doctor can prescribe that can help you control your cravings and quit smoking: the compared to 18% of patients on placebo, and coughing (32% active vs. 12% placebo). The majority of patients rated these Nicotro! Inhaler (nicotine inhalation system). To use, hold the symptomsas mild, decreasing with continued use. Stomach Nicotrol Inhaler between your fingers and draw on it; you'll get the upset may also occur (18% active vs. 9% placebo). nicotine your body needs, delivered in a way that can help ease The Nicotrol inhaler may not be for everyone.If you are your withdrawal symptoms while you are quitting, without the Pregnantor nursing, or have asthma, you are encouraged totry harmfultars, carbon monoxide, and smoke ofa cigarette. other methodsto quit smoking,like educational or behavior- modification programs, first. It's importantto tell your doctor if Before using the Nicotrol Inhaler, you must stop smoking, Do not use with other products containing nicotine. The most frequently reported side effects were local irritation in throat and you have a heart or lung disease, or are taking other prescription medicine. Nicotine from any source can be toxic and addictive. mouth, as reported by 40% of patients on active drug as Keep this productoutof reach ofchildren and pets. Ask Please Your Doctor orCall 1-800-INHALER readthe important information onthe adjacent page and discuss it with your doctor. PARADE MAGAZINE - SEPTEMBER 6, 1996 - PAGE 11 ee |
