Botija: A Lost and Found Treasure

By: Andrea Veras

Botija is a story where fiction and history from the Spanish Colonization Period intertwines. The arrival of Christopher Columbus at The Hispaniola (Dominican Republic and Haiti) in 1492 is the center of this important historical event for all the Caribbean islands and many countries of South America. The story draws the readers from the Americas to their roots and provides a close look at why they became what they are today. They learn the concept of botija and, the story being told as a pastime, develops as a beautiful and exciting narrative that keeps them asking questions and wanting to know more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 50 pages

• ISBN-13: 979-8-98641761-5 (PB) & 979-8-9864176-4-6 (HC)

• Book Dimensions: 8 x 10 inches