South Carolina University News April 15, 2015 SC State University Faculty Releases Translation of The Devil’s Nose Dr. Margaret Lindsay Morris, associate professor of Spanish at SC State University, has added to her list of published works, a historical novel of Afro-Hispanic origin. Morris, who, along with Dr. Ingrid Watson Miller of Norfolk State University, translated "La Nariz Del Diablo, "The Devil’s Nose," " by Luz Argentina Chiriboga. The story tells of thousands of Jamaicans who journeyed to Ecuador at the end of the 19th century to fulfill their dreams for their future. But, to secure this dream, they had to accomplish their goal, which was to build President Eloy Alfaro’s dream project- a railroad system that would connect Guayaquil and Quito. In order to succeed, they had to conquer "La Nariz Del Diablo, "The Devil’s Nose," " one of the most dangerous peaks in the Andes Mountains. "I translated "The Devil's Nose" to bring attention to the work of Luz Argentina Chiriboga. She is an Afro-Ecuadorian author who has penned several novels," said Morris. "This historical novel has a story which I feel should be told. Since Afro-Hispanic literature by and about women is my area of specialty, it is only natural for me to have an interest in Chiriboga's work," Morris added. This novel of historical fiction relates one of the greatest feats of engineering from the viewpoint of the Jamaican workers. It is the story of hope, faith, trials, despair and triumph. Morris acknowledges that “without God giving me the knowledge and perseverance, the project would have never come to fruition." Morris is a native of Norfolk, Va. and is a graduate of Norfolk State University. She made history at the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana on Jan. 15, 1979, becoming the first black to receive a Doctor of Philosophy in Spanish literature from that institution. For over 30 years, she has dedicated herself to teaching all levels of Spanish to students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Her area of interest is Afro-Hispanic literature written by and about women. Morris’ book is currently available for purchase on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. She is also the author of “An Introduction to Selected Afro-Latino Writers” and “Discord in the Queen City: The Relationship between Blacks and Hispanics in Charlotte, North Carolina.” For more information on “La Nariz Del Diablo, “The Devil’s Nose,” contact Morris at mmorris1@scsu.edu<mailto:mmorris1@scsu.edu> or (803) 536-8847. SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 800-999-8558, ext. 4820 404-702-5854 Skype: sandra.phoenix1 1438 West Peachtree NW Suite 200 Atlanta,GA 30309 Toll Free: 1.800.999.8558 (LYRASIS) Fax: 404.892.7879 www.lyrasis.org<http://www.lyrasis.org/> Honor the ancestors, honor the children.