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Author : Lee Cooper
Publisher :
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 47,83 MB
Release : 1972
Category : Buccaneers
ISBN :
In an attempt to buy the freedom of two slave friends, Roberto Cofresi turns to piracy and becomes one of the most famous buccaneers of the nineteenth century.
Author : Janet Balletta
Publisher : Wrb Publishing
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 27,35 MB
Release : 2015-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9780990904021
The Legend of Roberto Cofresi dates back to the 1800s and started in the town of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Numerous myths and legendary stories have been written about him and his transformation from a life of merchant sailor to corsair. He was one of the bravest and most compassionate corsairs of his time. Cofresi is renowned as the Robin Hood of Puerto Rico because of his generosity towards the poor people of Puerto Rico during a time of famine. For this reason, the people of Puerto Rico pledged their loyalty to him and protected him from the authorities until his eventual capture in 1825."
Author : Lubos Kordac
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 19,89 MB
Release : 2016-01-18
Category :
ISBN : 9781523477036
Roberto Cofresi, the son of an Italian immigrant, was born in Puerto Rico in 1791. He was raised in the vicinity of Cabo Rojo and as a child he was drawn to a life at sea. By the time he was fourteen, he'd joined privateers cruising the waters of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico, and in the following decades he became a pirate of wide renown, terrorizing ships of all nations. The American government found him to be a threat of such magnitude that they sent a squadron of naval vessels to the region to hunt him down. After more than twenty years of freebooting, Cofresi was finally captured, but not before he'd hidden a number of treasures on both sides of the Mona Channel. This is the story of "The Treasures of Roberto Cofresi."
Author : Paul Robert Walker
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 24,33 MB
Release : 1991-02-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780152634209
A biography of the baseball superstar from Puerto Rico who, before his untimely death in a 1972 airplane crash, was noted for his achievements on and off the baseball field.
Author : Jonah Winter
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 31,94 MB
Release : 2011-07-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1442440740
On an island called Puerto Rico, there lived a little boy who wanted only to play baseball. Although he had no money, Roberto Clemente practiced and practiced until--eventually--he made it to the Major Leagues. America! As a right-fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he fought tough opponents--and even tougher racism--but with his unreal catches and swift feet, he earned his nickname, "The Great One." He led the Pirates to two World Series, hit 3,000 hits, and was the first Latino to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. But it wasn't just baseball that made Clemente legendary--he was was also a humanitarian dedicated to improving the lives of others.
Author : Lulu Delacre
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 17,32 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Brothers and sisters
ISBN : 0060735988
Two Latin American tree frogs, mischievous Rafi and his younger sister Rosi, enjoy the events of Puerto Rico's Carnival season.
Author : Roberto González Rivera
Publisher :
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 45,77 MB
Release : 2021-03-26
Category :
ISBN :
Four empires want him dead. Meet the last pirate of the Caribbean. Roberto Cofresí is a simple man. All he wants is to provide for his wife and his little girl. But in a crooked world, a good man soon becomes an outlaw. To find justice, he fights the law. When the law chases him on land, he takes to the sea. Once and again they catch him, and once and again he escapes, laughing at his pursuers and taking the very ships built to chase him, all while giving his treasure away, and stealing moments to see his family in secret. But the Golden Age of Piracy is long gone. These are dangerous times to be a pirate. When Spain, France, Denmark and the United States join forces to put him before a firing squad, The Pirate Cofresí faces his greatest challenge. As his friends fall one by one, he knows what's coming. He can feel it. This time, his enemies may just get their wish. A Historical Fiction adventure novel, part of the series, The Caribbean Chronicles.
Author : Robert E. Barry
Publisher :
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 50,73 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :
No one believes that Ramón saw a bright red gull stealing fish from a pelican.
Author : Lisa Pierce Flores
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 14,37 MB
Release : 2009-12-14
Category : History
ISBN : 0313354197
This book offers a concise yet comprehensive history of Puerto Rico, from the reign of Taino Indians through its centuries as a Spanish colony to its present-day standing as a thriving economic force in Latin America with a unique and ever-evolving relationship with the United States. Drawing on dramatic recent developments in research, The History of Puerto Rico offers the most up-to-date and fully realized exploration of the island's past for students, travelers, and general readers alike. The History of Puerto Rico ranges from the earliest indigenous settlements to the reign of the Taino, from the centuries under Spanish control through more than 100 years of life under the U.S. flag. Insightful and authoritative, the book helps readers understand the history behind Puerto Rico's complicated contemporary political status, its unique relationship with the United States, and the current efforts of Puerto Ricans to reclaim their indigenous and African heritage, leverage their bilingual culture for economic gain, and celebrate their cultural and artistic achievements.
Author : Rafael Ocasio
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 16,97 MB
Release : 2021-05-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1978823010
This exciting new anthology gathers together Puerto Rican folktales that were passed down orally for generations before finally being transcribed beginning in 1914 by the team of famous anthropologist Franz Boas. These charming tales give readers a window into the imaginations and aspirations of Puerto Rico’s peasants, the Jíbaro. Some stories provide a distinctive Caribbean twist on classic tales including “Snow White” and “Cinderella.” Others fictionalize the lives of local historical figures, such as infamous pirate Roberto Cofresí, rendered here as a Robin Hood figure who subverts the colonial social order. The collection also introduces such beloved local characters as Cucarachita Martina, the kind cockroach who falls in love with Ratoncito Pérez, her devoted mouse husband who brings her delicious food. Including a fresh English translation of each folktale as well as the original Spanish version, the collection also contains an introduction from literary historian Rafael Ocasio that highlights the historical importance of these tales and the Jíbaro cultural values they impart. These vibrant, funny, and poignant stories will give readers unique insights into Puerto Rico’s rich cultural heritage. Esta nueva y emocionante antología reúne cuentos populares puertorriqueños que fueron transmitidos oralmente durante generaciones antes de ser finalmente transcritos comenzando en 1914 por el equipo del famoso antropólogo Franz Boas. Estos encantadores cuentos ofrecen a los lectores un vistazo a la imaginación y las aspiraciones de los jíbaros, los campesinos de Puerto Rico. Algunas historias brindan un distintivo toque caribeño a cuentos clásicos como "Blanca Nieves" y "Cenicienta". Otros ficcionalizan la vida de personajes históricos locales, como el famoso pirata Roberto Cofresí, representado como una figura al estilo de Robin Hood, quien subvierte el orden social colonial. La colección también presenta personajes locales tan queridos como Cucarachita Martina, la amable cucaracha que se enamora de Ratoncito Pérez, su devoto esposo ratón que le trae deliciosa comida. Incluyendo una nueva traducción al inglés de estos cuentos populares, así como las versiones originales en español, la colección también contiene una introducción del historiador literario Rafael Ocasio, quien destaca la importancia histórica de estos cuentos y los valores culturales del jíbaro que éstos imparten en los relatos. Estas historias vibrantes, divertidas y conmovedoras brindarán a los lectores una visión única de la rica herencia cultural de Puerto Rico. Introducción en español (https://d3tto5i5w9ogdd.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/03154419/Ocasio_Cuentos_Intro_Espan%CC%83ol.pdf)