Fred Staff

Rocha's Treasure of Potosi (Volume 1) Fred Staff 2nd edition

This sweeping epic, will expose the reader to one of the most amazing men in the history of South America. It is based on the life of Francisco Rocha, who in the mid 1600's took on the Church and the Spanish Crown. Potosi was the richest city in the world and gave Spain the the economic power to dominate Europe. Francisco Rocha's exploits nearly destroyed their economy. He fought for the rights of the indigenous people, while created a fortune through skilled negotiations and counterfeiting of coins. His treasure still exist today and thousands of people have tried and several have died trying to locate it. American Treasure Hunters estimate that it would amount to over 120 tons.