Who is Ralph Helfer from Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived and what is their importance? Modoc_(novel) English & Literature Ralph Helfer | Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived

The author of the book and owner of Gentle Jungle Exotic Animal Rental, Ralph buys Modoc from the man that has had her chained up for many years. Ralph is amazed by Modoc and her gentle ways, despite the cruelty that she has suffered. A kind man, Ralph cares for Modoc and then when Bram and Gertie arrive, hires them so that the three will never be separated again.