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050		4	_aF1900
100	1		_aRainsford, Marcus, active 1805
245	1	2	_aA Memoir of Transactions That Took Place in St. Domingo, in the Spring of 1799 : _bAffording an Idea of the Present State of that Country, the Real Character of Its Black Governor, Toussaint L'ouverture, and the Safety of our West-India Islands, from Attack or Revolt
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2015-09-29
508			_aProduced by readbueno and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"A Memoir of Transactions That Took Place in St. Domingo, in the Spring of 1799" by Captain Rainsford is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book recounts the author's observations and experiences during a turbulent period in St. Domingo, particularly focusing on the events surrounding the Haitian Revolution and the role of Toussaint L'Ouverture, the island's black governor. It offers insights into the socio-political landscape of the time and the implications for colonial powers. In this memoir, Rainsford details his journey to St. Domingo and the dramatic changes the island underwent in the wake of revolution. He vividly describes the stark contrasts between the remnants of colonial elegance and the grim realities of the present, witnessing both the devastation wrought by conflict and the emergence of a new social order under Toussaint L'Ouverture's leadership. Captured and sentenced to death due to suspicions of espionage, Rainsford's fate is ultimately spared by Toussaint, who demonstrates a blend of firmness and magnanimity. Through his narrative, Rainsford paints a complex portrait of Toussaint, highlighting his competent governance and the respect he commands from both his people and foreign observers, ultimately providing a firsthand account of an important chapter in the struggle for freedom and equality. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aHaiti -- History -- Revolution, 1791-1804
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50076
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