The Refugees Of Martinique

By Eugène Sue

Book Overview

The Refugees of Martinique is a historical novel written by Eugene Sue and originally published in 1900. The book is set in the late 18th century on the island of Martinique, which was a French colony at the time. The story follows the lives of several characters who are caught up in the turmoil of the French Revolution and the subsequent slave rebellion that occurred on the island.The main character is a young Frenchwoman named Marie, who is forced to flee to Martinique with her family after her father is accused of being a royalist sympathizer. The family is taken in by a wealthy plantation owner, but they soon discover that he is involved in the slave trade and is mistreating his slaves.As the story unfolds, Marie becomes involved in the abolitionist movement and falls in love with a young slave named Toussaint. The novel explores themes of race, class, and social justice, and offers a vivid portrayal of life in the Caribbean during this tumultuous period in history.Overall, The Refugees of Martinique is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the French Revolution and its impact on the colonies. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, Caribbean history, or social justice issues.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: 1166610926
• ISBN13: 9781166610920
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"