02451cam a22003613u 4500 24120 UtSlPG 20260610133543.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876 The Hour and the Man, An Historical Romance Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-01-31 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "The Hour and the Man: An Historical Romance" by Harriet Martineau is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers on Pierre Dominique Toussaint l'Ouverture, a significant figure in the Haitian Revolution, and explores themes of freedom, rebellion, and the complexities of loyalty during a tumultuous time in history. The novel aims to portray the challenges faced by Toussaint, indicating his moral dilemmas and interactions as he navigates a society on the brink of upheaval. The opening portion of the book sets the stage in Saint Domingo during a particularly oppressive August evening in 1791. It introduces Toussaint and his family, who are waiting for the arrival of a friend, Jean. Tension builds as they observe multiple fires in the distance, which signify the start of a rebellion against the oppressive colonial regime. Toussaint grapples with the moral implications of the insurrection, expressing concern for the consequences of violence against their former masters. As conflicts arise with the looming insurrection, the narrative unfolds to reveal the dichotomy between the revolutionary fervor of the blacks and the anxieties of the white plantation owners, foreshadowing the larger rebellion that will engulf the entire colony. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Historical fiction Biographical fiction Toussaint Louverture, 1743-1803 Generals -- Fiction Revolutionaries -- Fiction Haiti -- History -- Revolution, 1791-1804 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24120 65121 65121