Juan the Chamula: An Ethnological Recreation of the Life of a Mexican Indian

by Ricardo Pozas, Lysander Kemp (Translator)

This book concerns an indigenous group of Tzotzil-speaking Indians living in the mountain highlands in the state of Chiapas in southern Mexico. It has been recognized as one of the most skillful handlings of Indian themes in Mexican literature.

Genres: Anthropology

126 pages, Paperback

First published July 2, 1962

Reviews

[Ian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gets a bit tedious toward the end, but the narrative format keeps you interested. Obviously this book is too short to make you feel very knowledgeable about the Chamulas, but it's a good little book.

[Jacob · Rating 2 out of 5]

Quite an interesting story about something, I think.

[James Hutzler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow my professor found an esoteric ass book. This reads fun and short. Makes you want some liquor.