"It was as if the torrid vastness of Brazil to the north and the muddy waters of the River Plate to the south and west acted not only as natural barriers but as a protective shell in a cocoon of time." page 19

The interests they had in common, besides rugby and business, were cars and girls, and it was this which had gained them the reputation of playboys." page 29

"Are you cowards or what?" page 33

"I want them to read 'Forty-five Uruguayans cross the cordillera at all costs.' " pg 33

"Nothing broke the monotonous ascent of these brittle mountains except snow." pg 35

"Out into the icy air fell the steward, the navigator, and their pack of cards, followed by three of the boys still trapped to their seats." pg 38

"'Tie that up with a shirt and I'll see to it later.' " pg 43

"Identify yourself." pg 49

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