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| I bought the book MARCOS approximately 15 years ago from a book store that was having a close out sale. Originally I purchased it for resale, but I never can part with MARCOS. It's one of those books that yanks at my heart. First Edition with a copyright of 1937 with lithograph illustrations. It is a children's book with 80 pages. |
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| Marcos is a poor boy living in the mountains of Mexico. The family is struggling for basic needs and Marcos sets out for the city of Oaxaca to find work. |
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| Along the way he trades small chores for food and a place to sleep. |
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| His goal is to raise enough money to buy oxen and a plow for his family. Marcos has many adventures on his way to the big city and when he enters Oaxaca. |
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| Near the end, he meets a man who is a weaver and hires Marcos as an apprentice to learn the trade. Marcos ask "How long will it take me to earn oxen and a plow?". The man answers "3 years". This just kills me.....the sweetness of a boy wanting to work and helping out his family. I'm hoping one day to read this book to my grandchildren, if I ever have any! ***************** A tragic day in Connecticut! My heart goes out to all the families affected by this terrible ordeal. Give your children an extra hug everyday. |
