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Certain 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. *********************** Ruth Hovancick Bethlehem Pa. Can you define love? You may, after you read the Novel Cumand. This book was written for men and women who appreciate romantic stories of love. I had the privilege to go through this book as Mr. Vaca translated to English; Describing first the majestic scenery in the Ecuadorian jungle, the rivers, the mountains, the animals, the flowers, must of all the savages and the missioners, the drama between Carlos and Cumand, brother and sister parted by a tragedy. This drama, this love story drew tears to my eyes everyday for two months, as I received two pages a day before was even printed and publicized. I will be honored to receive this masterpiece as a book, and with Mr.Vaca's signature.