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050 4 _aF1900
100 1 _aSt. John, Spenser, Sir,
_d1826-1910
245 1 0 _aHayti; or, The black republic.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-07-23
508 _aPeter Becker, Thomas Frost and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Hayti; or, The Black Republic" by Sir Spenser St. John is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides insights into the political, social, and cultural dynamics of Haiti, reflecting on the country's tumultuous history, particularly since its independence. The narrative is shaped by the author's personal experiences as a diplomat in Haiti, and it examines the consequences of civil strife and a perceived decline in civilization among the populace. The opening of the book sets the stage with a critical observation of Haiti's current state, depicting a nation in decay and under the weight of social and political turmoil. St. John reflects on the aftermath of revolutions, noting the destruction of both property and social fabric in capital cities like Port-au-Prince. He discusses the decline of agriculture and commerce, the migration of educated citizens, and the rising influence of extreme elements within the society. Throughout, there is a palpable sense of urgency, as the author urges for a closer examination of Haiti's struggles with governance, identity, and the influences of its colonial past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Smith, Elder, & Co., 1884
653 _aHaiti
653 _aHaiti -- History
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/b24849868
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68592
999 _c109396
_d109396