Jaguar On The Mountain by Wendie Elovich
Book Description:
This is much more than a story of high adventure and expedition to discover ruins or indigenous settlements surrounding Chiapas Mexico. Long ago, the author ventured into subtropic jungle to work for the famous Swiss photographer, Gertrude Duby Blom, known as the savior and protector of the last remaining Lacandona Mayans. This is no mere monograph. Trudi, known to many as the Jaquar, was the heir and founder of Casa Na Balom, a great learning Center attracting explorers, scholars and the curious to embark on dangerous trails climbing up into the steep mountains for excitement and discovery. Here, you will experience tales of mule- horse travel, learn of trade and joyous comradery occurring between the natives, student workers and the tourists who dared to travel into the southern most state of Mexico.
Have you shared with anyone lately your notions of our creation? The
Lacandon pass onto their children wondrous tales of creation, birth and
death, frightening challenges from their many gods and tales of ball
games calculated to stimulate. They have medicinal cures and sound
solutions for controlled Eco zones, farming methods, clean subsistence
and preservation of their land. Why had their ancestors died out and
surrounding civilizations ended? Archeologists keep digging for the
answers along with others when the explanations exist before
us—colonization, deforestation, stripping of the jungle and, an
admixture of decisions leading to climate change and devastation. The
strongest sign of decline is here today-migration.
Jaguar on the Mountain offers lessons of the past, as told in three different
timeframes-- 1975, 1990 and 2025. Enjoy, the message of the Chiefs; and the relationships are meaningful with an ongoing love story buried in these chapters showing the patience, devotion and loyalty to a cause that a couple can share no matter the distance of time.
Post script- The Jaguar “Trudi” was also known for her spy craft during
World War II and our narrator is most eager to get the Grand Dame to
reveal all her secrets as a subversive hero before she arrived in Mexico! How did she escape and why did she leave Europe?
So much more to tell. Follow my publication journey; progress will be
shown…And, you are welcome to join in with your own comments. For now use email Elovichlaw@gmail.com or leave messages below...thanks!!