02562cam a22003373u 4500 59533 UtSlPG 20260610134354.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05040591 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F1900 Sansay, Leonora, 1773-1821 Secret History; or, the Horrors of St. Domingo : In a Series of Letters, Written by a Lady at Cape Francois, to Colonel Burr, Late Vice-President of the United States, Principally During the Command of General Rochambeu Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-05-18 Produced by Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Secret History; or, the Horrors of St. Domingo" by Leonora Sansay is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative unfolds through a series of letters written by a woman in Cape Francois to Colonel Burr, reflecting on the tumultuous events surrounding the Haitian Revolution. This work explores themes of social upheaval, gender roles, and personal despair amidst the backdrop of political chaos. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist as she reflects on her journey to St. Domingo after an arduous sea voyage. Upon arrival, she finds the town in ruins following the devastation of the revolution, leading her to witness the suffering and resilience of the local French families. As she details the struggles of her sister in an unhappy marriage, the author sets the tone for both personal conflict and the greater societal upheaval, giving readers a glimpse into the complex emotions and tensions of the time. The letters reveal the historical context of violence and suffering, augmented by the protagonist's inner thoughts and experiences with various characters, adding depth to the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Haiti -- History -- Revolution, 1791-1804 Haiti -- Social life and customs Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59533 100359 100359