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Mayon

Mayon

Author(s): Mickie B Ashling

Location(s): The Philippines

Genre(s): Fiction

Era(s): 1940s

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After being discharged from the Marines, John Buchanan takes a position as overseer for plantation owner Ignacio Saenz. The work is good, but the real draw for John is Mount Mayon, the active volcano looming on the island’s horizon. Finally he has a chance to put his interrupted studies in vulcanology into practice.

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Mayon is more than well-written, it’s great writing. The descriptions and imagery are fantastic. The natural beauty and generosity of the people was depicted so well that I was able to quickly connect and feel immersed...

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