Years went by, and Cerrón-Palomino's work on Quechua gained international recognition. But he never forgot Don Eduardo, the last speaker of Q'awchaw, who had shared his wisdom and his language with him.
The story of Don Eduardo and Cerrón-Palomino serves as a testament to the importance of language preservation and the dedication of linguists like Cerrón-Palomino, who have worked tirelessly to document and promote the Quechua language. Linguistica Quechua Cerron Palomino.pdf
Don Eduardo chuckled and nodded in approval. "You have studied our language, I see," he said. "But there is much more to learn. Come, let us walk and talk." Years went by, and Cerrón-Palomino's work on Quechua