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“Time and space. Castillian needs two words : ' tiempo ' and ' espacio '. Quechua has one : ' pacha '. Pacha is space, and Pacha is time, for neither exists without the other.”

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Book:The Gold Eaters
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The Gold Eaters

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Ronald Wright
Ronald Wright

Ronald Wright is a renowned Canadian author known for his historical novels and essays. His works often delve into the relationship between humans and nature, as well as profound insights into the course of human civilization. more

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