Our Fatherland V1 (1890)

By Elvira Carver

Book Overview

""Our Fatherland V1"" is a historical novel written by Elvira Carver and first published in 1890. The book is set in the late 18th century and tells the story of a young woman named Felicit�����, who is the daughter of a French nobleman and his African slave. Felicit����� is raised in France, but after her father's death, she is forced to flee to Saint-Domingue (present-day Haiti) to escape persecution.In Saint-Domingue, Felicit����� becomes involved in the Haitian Revolution, which was a slave rebellion against French colonial rule. She falls in love with a Haitian revolutionary leader named Toussaint Louverture and becomes a key figure in the fight for Haitian independence.The book explores themes of race, identity, and freedom, as well as the complexities of colonialism and revolution. It also sheds light on the often-overlooked role of women in historical events.Overall, ""Our Fatherland V1"" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in history.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: 1164866885
• ISBN13: 9781164866886
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"