{"product_id":"9781426935305","title":"The Guardians: A True Tale of Travels in the Arizona Territory","description":"When crossing through a stretch of land in Arizona Territory now known as Monument Valley, Pietr Raul O’Leary, an illiterate wanderer, encounters a strange, silent man blocking his route. Instead of backtracking and taking a longer route around the solitary guardian, O’Leary decides to press on—a decision that will forever change his life.  A dust storm materializes suddenly; when it passes, O’Leary discovers he is surrounded by a tribe of mysterious people, apparently native to the valley. They tie him up and take him to their village. He is subjected to a series of trials in which he meets a shaman, the chief of the tribe, changing women, ephemeral beings, and a persistent raven. Eventually, he learns that the people, aided by natural monoliths, are guardians of a special way of life.  O’Leary leaves the valley with a message he must share with the rest of the world, but nobody will believe him. A kind, anonymous woman records his words, but the manuscript soon disappears. Years later, the handwritten testament is discovered buried in a desk, bringing to light a valuable lesson for anyone willing to believe the story.","brand":"Trafford Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47127243882736,"sku":"9781426935305","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781426935305_p0.jpg?v=1763746886","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781426935305","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}