{"product_id":"the-elephants-journey-1","title":"The Elephant's Journey","description":"A delightful, witty tale of friendship and adventure from prize-winning novelist José Saramago\n\nIn 1551, King João III of Portugal gave Archduke Maximilian an unusual wedding present: an elephant named Solomon. In José Saramago's remarkable and imaginative retelling, Solomon and his keeper, Subhro, begin in dismal conditions, forgotten in a corner of the palace grounds. When it occurs to the king and queen that an elephant would be an appropriate wedding gift, everyone rushes to get them ready: Subhro is given two new suits of clothes and Solomon a long overdue scrub. Accompanied by the Archduke, his new wife, and the royal guard, these unlikely heroes traverse a continent riven by the Reformation and civil wars, witnessed along the way by scholars, historians, and wide-eyed ordinary people as they make their way through the storied cities of northern Italy; they brave the Alps and the terrifying Isarco and Brenner Passes; across the Mediterranean Sea and up the Inn River; and at last, toward their grand entry into the imperial city.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0547352581\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.0547352581.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Saramago, Jose|Costa, Margaret Jull\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47356218933425,"sku":"RDV.0547352581.G","price":7.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/0547352581-0_d978865c-339b-467b-b7d8-9bc65b79023f.jpg?v=1780337885","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/the-elephants-journey-1","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}