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050 4 _aF1900
100 1 _aElliott, Charles Wyllys,
_d1817-1883
245 1 0 _aSt. Domingo, its revolution and its hero, Toussaint Louverture.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aAt head of title: Heroes are historic men.
500 _aRelease date is 2023-03-13
508 _aBob Taylor, deaurider 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"St. Domingo, its revolution and its hero, Toussaint Louverture" by C. W. Elliott is a historical discourse written in the mid-19th century. The work delves into the tumultuous history of St. Domingo during the era of revolution, focusing notably on the life and significance of Toussaint Louverture, the key figure in the fight against slavery and colonial oppression. Through Elliott's narrative, readers can expect to explore the harsh realities faced by the enslaved population and the political complexities of their struggle for freedom. The opening of the narrative discusses the prevailing prejudices against black individuals and sets the stage for the exploration of Toussaint Louverture's life as a beacon of hope amidst the oppression. The text addresses the historical context of St. Domingo, detailing the influence of slavery on the island's economy and the growing discontent which eventually led to revolts. As it progresses, the book outlines the social structures and dynamics of race that played pivotal roles in the Revolution, providing insights into initial rebellions, the ideologies underpinning the fight for independence, and the slowly rising figure of Louverture as a leader and symbol of resistance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: J. A. Dix, 1855
653 _aToussaint Louverture, 1743-1803
653 _aHaiti -- History -- Revolution, 1791-1804
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/stdomingoitsrevo00elli
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70281
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