GENRE; historical short stories, myths 7 legends, South AmericaThis is a book of short stories set in South America at the end of the nineteenth century - a time when most countries are trying to establish themselves after the quarrels following independence from Spain and Portugal. These stories are in the fable format, where the readers can learn valuable life lessons, whilst learning of other cultures. It is written about South America for those who have yet to travel there and meet the most delightful residents. Some stories come from the myths and religious beliefs of the people; others from real events and some have been taken from things and people observed during extensive travels around that continent.
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Broschur/Paperback
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Maße
Höhe: 210 mm
Breite: 148 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
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978-1-925662-54-2 (9781925662542)
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Raised and educated in Sydney, Australia, he graduated as a High School Science Teacher and later achieved a Bachelor of Science, Master's degrees in Science, (Geology) and Educational Administration and a Doctorate in Education. A specialist in the Earth Sciences, he took his chosen field seriously and has visited all seven continents including travelling in South America where his daughter-in-law's family live. Here he and his wife travelled extensively in the high Andes and also to many of the places mentioned in this book. He now lives in Brisbane, Australia with his wife and their sons and families and their grandchildren. He is the author of over twenty books on Earth Science, Environmental Science and several works of fiction. Dr Scott at Baños de Agua Santa, Ecuador 2011
