A Boy of the Andes
A Boy of the Andes by Charles Fletcher Lummis is a novel that tells the story of a young boy named Tlatoa who lives in the Andes mountains. The book follows Tlatoa's journey as he learns about his culture and heritage, and how he navigates the challenges of growing up in a remote and rugged environment. Through Tlatoa's experiences, Lummis explores themes of identity, community, and resilience.
By Charles Fletcher Lummis · First published 1899 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Young Adult · 4,658 words
First lines
Probably they would not have seen Ramon Ynga at all, but for the llamas. There was enough else to look at. The overpowering walls of the mountains on both sides seemed to turn the eyes, even as they turned the foaming Rimac, into a channel from which there was no escape. Up at the end of the cleft was such a sight as no man can long hold his eyes from-the black peak of Chin-chán, bent down with its load of eternal winter. There is something awful about the snow that never melts-the great blank fields, the wrinkled glaciers, the savage ice cornices, the black rocks that peer out hopelessly here and there. It is so different from the friendly white we know and welcome for its sleigh rides and coastings, its snow men and snow-ballings.
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A Boy of the Andes is listed on Textopian as a short story by Charles Fletcher Lummis, dated 1899 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Charles Fletcher Lummis
- Date: 1899 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Coming of Age, Cultural
- Length: 4,658 words
- Structure: 1 section, 69 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The novel primarily revolves around the adventure of the protagonist in the Andes Mountains.
- Historical Fiction — The story takes place in the historical setting of the Andean regions, likely in the past.
- Young Adult — The main character is a young boy, and the story is presented in a manner suitable for young adult readers.
- Coming of Age — The story's focus on the boy's experiences and growth may fit the coming of age genre.
Tags
adventure · Andes · Peru · boy · cultural exploration · friendship · nature · coming of age · indigenous culture · travel · landscape · family