The Elephant from Baghdad
by [Holmes, Mary Tavener, Harris, John]
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Description
Who would have thought that the emperor Charlemagne would make friends with an albino elephant, a gift from the caliph of Baghdad? Told from the fictionalized point of view of a monk who set down the actual story in 883-884 CE, the book follows the elephant's journey through Egypt, across the Mediterranean to Italy and across the Alps to Germany. When the elephant finally reaches his destination, Charlemagne is so delighted with his exotic new pet that he introduces him to his many children and bathes with him in the hot springs near his palace. When the elephant dies of old age, the emperor is heartbroken. Jon Cannell invigorates his charming mixed-media artwork with artifacts, paintings, and sculpture from earlier centuries. An author's note about the origins of the story and the remarkable water clock carried by the elephant is included.
Product Details
- Two Lions Brand
- Jan 30, 2024 Pub Date:
- 9781662522673 ISBN-13:
- 1662522673 ISBN-10:
- 41.0 pages Paperback
- English Language
- 11 in * 1 in * 8.5 in Dimensions:
- 0 lb Weight:
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