A Voyage To Saint Domingo: In The Years 1788-90 (1817)

By Francis Alexandre Stanislas

Book Overview

A Voyage to Saint Domingo: In the Years 1788-90 is a historical travelogue written by Stanislas, Francis Alexandre and originally published in 1817. The book details the author's journey to Saint Domingo (now known as Haiti) during the late 18th century. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of the author's experiences in Saint Domingo, including his observations of the island's natural beauty, its people, and their customs and traditions. The author also provides a historical context for the island, discussing its colonial past and the impact of slavery on the island's economy and society.Throughout the book, the author provides a critical analysis of the political and social conditions of Saint Domingo during his visit. He discusses the tensions between the French colonizers and the enslaved population, as well as the growing unrest and rebellion that would eventually lead to the Haitian Revolution.A Voyage to Saint Domingo: In the Years 1788-90 is a fascinating and insightful account of a pivotal moment in Haitian history. It provides readers with a unique perspective on the island's past and the events that shaped its future. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116455641X
• ISBN13: 9781164556411
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 390 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"