The Centenarians of the Andes by David Davies 1975 Jane austen 'Misfortune is a kind of

'Misfortune is a kind of talisman whose virtue consists in its power to confirm our original nature

This is a dark novel of intense characters and dramatic actions set against the evocatively described

Condition: This book is in good condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear and inscription

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The Centenarians of the Andes by David Davies 1975 Jane austen 'Misfortune is a kind ofTitle: The Centenarians of the Andes Author: David Davies Publisher: Barrie and Jenkins Ltd Publication Date: 1975 Format: Hardback with dust jacket Condition: This book is in good condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear. Reader's note In the remote Andean highlands there exist communities of people who may live for 140 years or more, while at the same time remaining agile and lucid. Death from cancer or heart disease in these