It is truly remarkable that he can do this.

The book was written in the dialect of Juquila of more than 170 years ago.

The dialect of Juquila was no doubt then different from that of Camotlan, and during the 170 years there have been great changes, even in that town itself.

As I watched the man read from his book, I noticed that he pronounced parts of words differently from the way in which they were spelled; how he had worked out for himself, unaided, the proper meaning and purport of the words was a mystery.

I had intended to purchase the book, but found him so attached to it that I gave up the plan.