The Refugees Of Martinique (1900)

By Eugène Sue

Book Overview

The Refugees of Martinique is a historical novel written by Eugene Sue and published in 1900. The book tells the story of a group of French colonists who are forced to flee their homes on the island of Martinique after a devastating volcanic eruption in 1902. The refugees are forced to leave behind their homes, families, and possessions, and must struggle to survive in a new land.The novel follows the lives of several characters, including a wealthy plantation owner, a young orphan girl, and a former slave. Each character faces their own challenges in the aftermath of the eruption, including poverty, illness, and discrimination.As the refugees try to rebuild their lives, they must also confront the harsh realities of colonialism and racism. The book explores themes of displacement, identity, and resistance, and offers a powerful critique of the colonial system.Overall, The Refugees of Martinique is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the history of French colonialism in the Caribbean.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: 1120339081
• ISBN13: 9781120339089
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"