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The Treasures of Roberto Cofresi

Author : Lubos Kordac
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781523477036
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (77 download)

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Book Synopsis The Treasures of Roberto Cofresi by : Lubos Kordac

Download or read book The Treasures of Roberto Cofresi written by Lubos Kordac and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-18 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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."

Race and Nation in Puerto Rican Folklore

Author : Rafael Ocasio
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 1978810202
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (788 download)

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Book Synopsis Race and Nation in Puerto Rican Folklore by : Rafael Ocasio

Download or read book Race and Nation in Puerto Rican Folklore written by Rafael Ocasio and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2020-08-14 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Race and Nation in Puerto Rican Folklore: Franz Boas and John Alden Mason in Porto Rico, 1915 explores the founding father of American anthropology's historic trip to Puerto Rico in 1915. As a component of the Scientific Survey of Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands, Boas intended to perform field research in the areas of anthropology and ethnography there while other scientists explored the island's natural resources. Native Puerto Rican cultural practices were also heavily explored through documentation of the island's oral folklore. A young anthropologist working under Boas, John Alden Mason, rescued hundreds of oral folklore samples, ranging from popular songs, poetry, conundrums, sayings, and, most particularly, folktales. Through extensive excursions, Mason came in touch with the rural practices of Puerto Rican peasants, the J baros, who served as both his cultural informants and writers of the folklore samples. These stories, many of which are still part of the island's literary traditions, reflect a strong Puerto Rican identity coalescing in the face of the U.S. political intervention on the island. A fascinating slice of Puerto Rican history and culture sure to delight any reader

The Pirate Cofresí

Author : Roberto González Rivera
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book The Pirate Cofresí written by Roberto González Rivera and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-26 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Pirate Encyclopedia

Author : Arne Zuidhoek
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004515674
Total Pages : 900 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book The Pirate Encyclopedia written by Arne Zuidhoek and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2022-07-18 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pirate Encyclopedia, as the essential companion for scholars, students, and a general audience intrigued by tales and facts, offers the most complete body of data available on the legitimacy of more than 7.000 adventurers as subjects of investigation.

The Legend of Roberto Cofresi a Puerto Rican Hero

Author : Janet Balletta
Publisher : Wrb Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780990904021
Total Pages : 38 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (4 download)

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Book Synopsis The Legend of Roberto Cofresi a Puerto Rican Hero by : Janet Balletta

Download or read book The Legend of Roberto Cofresi a Puerto Rican Hero written by Janet Balletta and published by Wrb Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-27 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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."

Puerto Rico Past and Present

Author : Serafín Méndez-Méndez
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1440828326
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Puerto Rico Past and Present written by Serafín Méndez-Méndez and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recently revised to include the latest current events, this classic reference presents the historical, social, political, and cultural aspects of Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico, an island rich with culture and national pride, continues to inspire debate over its designation as a commonwealth of the United States. This updated edition of a popular encyclopedia captures important historical, social, political, and cultural developments of the oldest colony in the world, up to and including the region's current status in relation to the United States. The fascinating work is full of facts, figures, and narratives of the struggles, achievements, and creations of the Puerto Rican people. Essays highlight the area's economy, geography, religion, education, language, radio, television, social media, and films. A focus on the contributions of key historical figures showcase the stories of Ramon Power y Giralt, the first envoy to the Spanish Courts; and Juan Mari Brás, founder of the Puerto Rican Socialist Party, among others. The second edition features recent developments in the commonwealth, including the election of its first female governor, the introduction of the first sales tax, and the financial crisis that shut down schools.

Folk Stories from the Hills of Puerto Rico / Cuentos folklóricos de las montañas de Puerto Rico

Author : Rafael Ocasio
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
ISBN 13 : 1978823010
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (788 download)

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Book Synopsis Folk Stories from the Hills of Puerto Rico / Cuentos folklóricos de las montañas de Puerto Rico by : Rafael Ocasio

Download or read book Folk Stories from the Hills of Puerto Rico / Cuentos folklóricos de las montañas de Puerto Rico written by Rafael Ocasio and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2021-05-17 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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)

The Adventure Guide to the Dominican Republic

Author : Harry S. Pariser
Publisher : Harry S. Pariser
ISBN 13 : 9781556506291
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book The Adventure Guide to the Dominican Republic written by Harry S. Pariser and published by Harry S. Pariser. This book was released on 1994-10-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Atlantic Piracy in the Early Nineteenth Century

Author : Sarah Craze
Publisher : Boydell & Brewer
ISBN 13 : 1783276703
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (832 download)

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Book Synopsis Atlantic Piracy in the Early Nineteenth Century by : Sarah Craze

Download or read book Atlantic Piracy in the Early Nineteenth Century written by Sarah Craze and published by Boydell & Brewer. This book was released on 2022 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skilfully uses this notorious episode to illuminate the nature and extent of piracy in the period.The pirate attack on the British brig Morning Star, en route from Ceylon to London, near Ascension Island in 1828 was one of the most shocking episodes of piracy in the nineteenth century. Although the captain and many members of the crew were murdered by the pirates led by the notorious Benito de Soto, some survived, escaped and sailed the ship back to Britain. This book, based on extensive original research in Britain, Spain and Brazil, retells the story of the Morning Star, provides much new detail and corrects errors present in the many contemporary accounts of the attack. It sets the attack in the wider context of piracy in the period, and discusses many issues which the episode highlights: how pirates' careers began and developed; how they were pursued and tried, often with difficulty; what became of their treasure; how stories of the attack and of the survivors were sensationalised; how the women passengers on the ship endured their ordeal at the hands of the pirates and then, back in Britain, had to endure potential loss of their reputations.s on the ship endured their ordeal at the hands of the pirates and then, back in Britain, had to endure potential loss of their reputations.s on the ship endured their ordeal at the hands of the pirates and then, back in Britain, had to endure potential loss of their reputations.s on the ship endured their ordeal at the hands of the pirates and then, back in Britain, had to endure potential loss of their reputations.

Housing & Community Development Monthly Report

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Housing & Community Development Monthly Report written by and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ms. Anna

Author : Bill Lockwood
Publisher : The Wild Rose Press Inc
ISBN 13 : 1509219676
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Ms. Anna written by Bill Lockwood and published by The Wild Rose Press Inc. This book was released on 2018-04-02 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anna, a twenty-something college graduate, is without a job comparable to her education. She works as a part-time bartender and also as pilot of her father’s fishing boat in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, a city proclaiming itself “the tuna canning capital of the world” in the 1990s. Max is an academic who was maybe once in the CIA. He is a member of a staid, wealthy New England lobstering family that has branched out to buy one of the Mayaguez tuna plants. When word reaches them (thanks to Anna) of some “fishy” activities regarding their latest acquisition, they send Max to investigate. Anna and Max would rather find out more about each other, but in no time they are embroiled in a high-seas smuggling run, tracked by the U.S. Coast Guard. The bad guy has an assault rifle in his trombone case, so it’s not your parents’ Caribbean cruise—romance will have to wait.

Puerto Rico: a Quick Overview of the Island and its People

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Publisher : PediaPress
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 549 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Puerto Rico: a Quick Overview of the Island and its People written by and published by PediaPress. This book was released on with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

SYMBO

Author : August John
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1098052560
Total Pages : 343 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book SYMBO written by August John and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is this book about?It is about life and the inevitable consequences of wrong choices. Guillermo asked Symbo, aEURoeWhat is dead?aEUR There were incidents in his life, both real and in dreams, beyond the visible, and social struggles he needed to understand.aEURoeHis hands were holding his thighs. His body began to be pulled by an invisible force.aEURaEURoeTurning his head, he saw the snake raise his head ready to strike him, but he fell backward.aEURThrough the guidance of Symbo, Guillermo sought to make sense of lifeaEUR(tm)s enigma. This is a true story based on Puerto Rican families and their daily struggles, as seen by Guillermo in his growing years.SymboaEUR(tm)s words were the rudder that helped him navigate through life.

Knickerbocker Commodore

Author : Bruce A. Castleman
Publisher : State University of New York Press
ISBN 13 : 1438461534
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (384 download)

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Download or read book Knickerbocker Commodore written by Bruce A. Castleman and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knickerbocker Commodore chronicles the life of Rear Admiral John Drake Sloat, an important but understudied naval figure in US history. Born and raised by a slave-owning gentry family in New York's Hudson Valley, Sloat moved to New York City at age nineteen. Bruce A. Castleman explores Sloat's forty-five-year career in the Navy, from his initial appointment as midshipman in the conflicts with revolutionary France to his service as commodore during the country's war with Mexico. As the commodore in command of the naval forces in the Pacific, Sloat occupied Monterey and declared the annexation of California in July 1846, controversial actions criticized by some and defended by others. More than a biography of one man, this book illustrates the evolution of the peacetime Navy as an institution and its conversion from sail to steam. Using shipping news and Customs Service records from Sloat's merchant voyages, Castleman offers a rare and insightful perspective on American maritime history.

Second in Command: the Three Imperatives

Author : Dr. Paul A. Rivera
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1462040624
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book Second in Command: the Three Imperatives written by Dr. Paul A. Rivera and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-08-12 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The storys time frame is set in the late 1700s, nearing the end of the regions Spanish monopoly on trade with increased competition for dominance among France, England and the Dutch. The time was wrought with complex and multiple world conflicts among the various and dominant world powers of the time. The American colonists had declared their independence from England. In support, and for self interests, other countries including Spain (with troops and supplies from Cuba and Puerto Rico) and France provided aid and logistics to the American colonists in their fight for independence. The political and economic strife in France had positioned it for upheaval and revolution. The Spanish monarchy had declared the Americas to be free and open to trade by all nations and the Caribbean Sea as well as the Atlantic sea routes had become a competitive arena among the major world powers of the time striving for dominance and economic opportunity. The story is presented in third person narrative form as it was the authors intent to also incorporate historical facts of the time into the sequence of events, and sailors in particular may empathize as it utilizes many nautical terms and tactics in depicting many of the events at sea. In light of such, the various nautical terms and maneuvers that are introduced throughout are clarified in the appendices as an aid to readers not familiar with the tactics of sailing. It is the authors hope that sailors and non sailors alike will find the incorporation of historical facts of the era with plausible fictional events a pleasant reading experience.

Long Lost Boys of Nowhereland

Author : Ryan Jake Lambourn
Publisher : gogem.pro
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Long Lost Boys of Nowhereland written by Ryan Jake Lambourn and published by gogem.pro. This book was released on with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A blizzard is coming to Nowhereland, land of endless winter. Nibs lives in the Snowy Wood like any other Lost Boy. The Pirates live over in the port town under rule of Governor Rackham. The Lost Boys used to be free before the Governor's men started in on them. Swords have been outlawed for the Lost Boys but after being hassled by Pirates and assaulted by Curly, Nibs wants one anyways. To afford a sword, Nibs works for Tootles in selling Pixie dust for the Lost Boy's parties. After the Governor's pistol is stolen from his study by Twin boys flying down his chimney, the oppression of the Snowy Wood is notched up. The Lost Boys aren't going to just take that, they fight back. Based on the universe of J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan.

Moon Puerto Rico

Author : Suzanne Van Atten
Publisher : Moon Travel
ISBN 13 : 1631210912
Total Pages : 616 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book Moon Puerto Rico written by Suzanne Van Atten and published by Moon Travel. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relax beneath palm trees, kayak through bioluminescent bays, or dance the night away to the sounds of salsa: Experience the Island of Enchantment with Moon Puerto Rico. Inside you'll find: Flexible itineraries ranging from a few days on the East Coast to two weeks exploring the best of Puerto Rico, including day trips from San Juan Strategic advice for beach-lovers, adventure travelers, honeymooners, wellness-seekers, and more, with the best beaches for surfing, swimming, snorkeling, and diving The best spots for eco-friendly outdoor adventures like hiking, kayaking, and spelunking. Zipline over the lush jungle, hike through cloud forests, explore vast underground caves, learn how to surf, or spot iguanas on the wild island of Mona Unique and authentic experiences: Visit a historic coffee hacienda, shop for hand-rolled cigars along San Juan's cobblestone streets, and savor a traditional lunch of mofongo. Visit ancient ceremonial bateyes, and learn about Puerto Rico's indigenous Taíno communities. Enjoy an al fresco dinner in the warm tropical breeze, and dance to bomba as the sun sets over the ocean Insider insight from Suzanne Van Atten on how to experience the island like a local, respectfully engage with the culture, and support local businesses, including opportunities to help with hurricane relief efforts Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout Up-to-date information on Puerto Rico's landscape, history, customs, and environmental changes Handy tools including a Spanish phrasebook, driving directions, and travel tips for disability access, solo travelers, seniors, and LGBTQ travelers Experience the best of Puerto Rico with Moon's practical tips and local know-how. Exploring the Caribbean? Check out Moon Dominican Republic, Moon Bahamas, or Moon Jamaica.