The Road to Unishcoto

About the Book

-Mr. Siluk was awarded a Diploma of Recognition by Los Andes Peruvian University, in Huancayo, Peru for outstanding literary achievement and promoting the Culture of the Mantaro Valley 12–01–2006; also, awarded a Diploma of Testimony of Honor by "The College of Journalists of Peru", for his (poetic) writings, and contributions.

-Mr. Siluk was appointed Poet Laureate of San Jeronimo, Peru (2005); in 2006, given the (Gold) Grand Cross of the City.

The book: "The Road to Unishcoto", (sequel to: 'The Magic of the Avelinos') contains an epic poem about a Wanka warrior (his last battle). Also, there are poems on many of the Andean cities thereof. Again we see the culture, beauty and customs of the Mantaro Valley (Peru), flourish in Dennis' poetry.

Awarded the National Prize of Peru, "Antena Regional": The best of 2006 for promoting culture (by: Prens@ndina) and recognized by the Journalists College of Peru as: Poet Laureate of the Mantaro Valley, 2007

(On behalf of: Senior Senator Keiko Fujimori :))Ana Herz de Vega, Coordinator)) "Deseándole el mayor de los éxitos y su especial agradecimiento por difundir la cultura Peruana cuyos misterios y encantos fascinan a quienes tenemos la oportunidad de conocerla" [See inside for historical meeting between Dr. Maria Rostworowski and Dennis Siluk]

About the Author

Dennis lives with his wife Rosa, in Saint Paul, Minnesota (USA), in Lima, and the Mantaro Valley of Peru. This is Dennis? 35th book, 11th in poetry, and his 5th on Peru.

Winner of two columnists? awards (2004, 2005) and awarded The English Magazine?s top story of the month (October, 2006).