Ruqing Lee presents a masterpiece over 10 years in the making, telling the story of the legendary war elephant, Lin Wang. At the age of 86, Lin Wang was not only the longest-lived elephant bred in captivity but also the last war elephant in Asia. He was named by Time Magazine as one of the most influential animals that ever lived. His life is like the modern history of Taiwan, witnessing the turbulent state of the world since World War II. Nowadays, amidst ongoing strife and conflict, Lin Wang’s story is especially worth recalling.