1853-1895

A bilingual biography of Jos? Mart?, who dedicated his life to the promotion of liberty for all men and women. Includes author's note, afterword, and author's sources.

Presents a bilingual biography of Jos? Mart?, who fell in love with the natural beauty of his native Cuba at a young age. At that time, Cuba was a Spanish colony and slavery was the law of the land. Witnessing the cruelties of slavery on a sugar plantation, Mart? pledged to use his writing to advocate for Cuban independence in order to stop slavery. Declared an enemy of Spain by age seventeen, Mart? was compelled to flee, traveling the world before settling in New York City. However, being away from Cuba made him sick until a doctor ordered him to travel the Catskill Mountains, and the beauty of the land once again inspired him to fight for freedom for all men and women.

A collection of poems that constitutes a spiritual autobiography of Jos? Mart?, the renowned Cuban poet, philosopher, and patriot.

Presents illustrated biographies of Cuban patriot Jose Marti, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, and Latino labor leader Cesar Chavez.

An illustrated biography that describes the childhood of Cuban author Jos? Mart?; discussing his early interests, family, and education.

Tells the life story of the Cuban patriot and poet.

Explores the major themes found in the writings of Spanish American author Jose Marti.

A biography of the Cuban patriot, author, and journalist, who dedicated his life to Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain.

A biography of the Cuban patriot, author, and journalist, who dedicated his life to Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain.