Santo Domingo, Past And Present: With A Glance At Haiti

By Samuel Hazard

Book Overview

""Santo Domingo, Past And Present: With A Glance At Haiti"" is a historical book written by Samuel Hazard. The book provides readers with a detailed account of the history of Santo Domingo, a Caribbean island that is now divided into two countries: the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The author takes readers on a journey through the island's past, from the time of the indigenous Ta������nos to the arrival of the Spanish and the subsequent colonization of the island. The book also covers the period of French rule and the Haitian occupation of Santo Domingo. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and economic developments on the island, including the impact of slavery and the struggles for independence. The book also includes a section on the geography, climate, and natural resources of Santo Domingo, as well as a discussion of its cultural traditions and artistic achievements. In addition to its focus on Santo Domingo, the book also provides a brief overview of Haiti, its neighbor to the west. The author explores Haiti's history, culture, and politics, and provides readers with a glimpse into the country's struggles and achievements.Overall, ""Santo Domingo, Past And Present: With A Glance At Haiti"" is a fascinating and informative book that provides readers with a deep understanding of the history and culture of the Caribbean. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the region's rich and complex past.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: 1163251577
• ISBN13: 9781163251577
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 590 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"