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Set against the backdrop of the Colombian Andes, the narrative follows a rabbi's quest to uncover the fate of Thomas Cooper, a scientist who vanished while pursuing ornithological studies with the Peace Corps. As the rabbi delves into Thomas's journal, he uncovers profound reflections on life and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the extinction of a rare bird. The story weaves themes of science, morality, and the search for meaning, raising questions about sanity and existence as Thomas grapples with his choices amid the beauty and peril of the Andes.
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Andes Rising, James Munves
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- Andes Rising
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Munves
- Publisher
- New Directions Publishing Corporation
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 189
- ISBN13
- 9780811214070
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Colombian Andes, the narrative follows a rabbi's quest to uncover the fate of Thomas Cooper, a scientist who vanished while pursuing ornithological studies with the Peace Corps. As the rabbi delves into Thomas's journal, he uncovers profound reflections on life and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the extinction of a rare bird. The story weaves themes of science, morality, and the search for meaning, raising questions about sanity and existence as Thomas grapples with his choices amid the beauty and peril of the Andes.