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008			110823s2007 inua 000 1 eng
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020			_a9781434325990
050	0	0	_aPQ8219.M4 _bC813 2007
100	1		_aMera, Juan Leon _d(, 1834-1894)
240	1	0	_aCumandá _l. English
245	1	0	_aCumandá _b: the novel of the Ecuadorian jungle _c/ written by Juan León Mera ; translated to English by Noé O. Vaca
260			_aBloomington, IN _b: AuthorHouse _c, 2007.
300			_aviii, 196 p. _b: ill. _c; 21 cm.
520			_aCertain Indian revolts destroyed the family and goods from the Rancher Juan Domingo Orosco, in response and revenge for the maltreat and abuse of the savages. Orosco converted and became a Missionary working among the oriental tribes. He was always accompanied by his son Carlos who became very fund of this young Indian Beauty, Cumand. She saved the young white man's life in several opportunities, finally she accepted to become the wife of the chief of the Jibaros Yahuarmaqui so they would spare his beloved Carlos's life. At the end of this masterpiece we find out that Cumand is the daughter of Juan Domingo Orosco and that she didn't die when his ranch was destroyed, thanks to the protection of Pona, wife of the chief of the Paloras, and she was raised in the jungle as part of the Indian tribes. Cumand dies sacrificed according to the customs of the tribe; Orosco reconciles with his enemy, the loss of his daughter end the life of purification he had in the last few years.
651		4	_aEcuador _x-Fiction
700	1		_aVaca, Noe O.
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