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Excerpt from Secret History, or the Horrors of St. Domingo: In a Series of Letters, Written by a Lady at Cape Francois, to Colonel Burr, Late Vice-President of the United States, Principally During the Command of General Rochambeau
I AM fearful of having been led into an error by my friends, when taught by them to believe that I could write something which would interest and please; and it was chiefly With a view to ascertain what confidence I might place in their kind assurances on this subject, that I collected and consented, though reluctantly, to the publication of these letters.
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Title: Secret History, or the Horrors of St. ...
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers the remarkable firsthand account of an unnamed author who witnessed the horrors of the Haitian revolution as an outsider living among French colonists during their power struggles, providing a unique glimpse into this tumultuous period. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Saint-Domingue, the author vividly portrays the brutality and suffering endured by both colonizers and enslaved people. Through their poignant observations, we gain insight into the complexities of race, power dynamics, loss, and the human capacity for both cruelty and compassion. This evocative narrative delves into the entangled histories of France, Haiti, and the enduring legacy of colonialism, shedding light on the profound impact of this transformative era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334161865_0
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