Dessalines, A Dramatic Tale: A Single Chapter From Haiti's History (1893) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164619710)

Dessalines, A Dramatic Tale: A Single Chapter From Haiti's History (1893) is a book written by William Edgar Easton that tells the story of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, a Haitian revolutionary leader who played a crucial role in the Haitian Revolution. The book is a work of historical fiction that explores the life of Dessalines and his contributions to the Haitian Revolution. The book is set in the late 18th century and early 19th century, during the time of the Haitian Revolution. It follows the life of Dessalines, a former slave who becomes a leader of the Haitian Revolution after the death of Toussaint Louverture, another important figure in the revolution. The book chronicles Dessalines' rise to power, his military campaigns, and his eventual declaration of Haitian independence in 1804.The book is written in a dramatic style, with vivid descriptions of battles and political intrigue. It explores themes of slavery, freedom, and the struggle for independence. The book also provides a historical context for the Haitian Revolution, including the social and political conditions that led to the revolution, the role of slavery in Haitian society, and the impact of the revolution on the Caribbean and the world.Overall, Dessalines, A Dramatic Tale: A Single Chapter From Haiti's History (1893) is a compelling work of historical fiction that sheds light on the life of one of Haiti's most important revolutionary leaders. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of Haiti and the struggle for freedom and independence in the Caribbean.Also Contains The Oration Of Hon. Frederick Douglass.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.

Author: William Edgar Easton
ISBN-10: 1164619713
ISBN-13: 9781164619710
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d