Sketches of Hayti, from the expulsion of the French to the death of Christophe / With a new preface by Robert I. Rotberg.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harvey, W. W. (William Woodis), 1798-1864, author.

Series:

Source books on Haiti ; no. 5

Source books on Haiti, no. 5 Sketches of Hayti, from the expulsion of the French to the death of Christophe.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Haiti--History--1804-1844.

Haiti.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (336 p.)

Place of Publication:

London : F. Cass, 1971.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

First published in 1827, this is an account of the revolution and its immediate aftermath in Haiti. The author was a surgeon employed by King Christophe.

Contents:

I. A brief review of the principal circumstances connected with the Emancipation of the Haytians

II. Life, Character, and Reign of Dessalines

III. Early live and character of Christophe (2 parts)

IV. Contests between Christophe and Petion

V. Christophe's elevation to the throne

VI. Christophe's splendour and popularity

VII. Haytian nobility ; Courts of justice ; Character of the judges

VIII. Improvement of the Haytian army, and defence of the island

IX. Establishment of schools in Hayti : education of the prince and princesses

X. Population of Hayti ; State of agriculture and commerce

XI. General view of the condition and character of Christophe's subjects, during his reign

XII. Sentiments of the Haytians towards whites ; Condition of Europeans and Americans and Cape Francois

XIII. View of the Republic of Hayti : last attempt of France : death of Petion

XIV. Decline of Christophe's popularity ; His death and character ; Union of both parties under Boyer ; Conclusion.

Notes:

Distributed in the United States by International Scholarly Book Services, Beaverton, Oregon.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-134-57122-4

1-138-98203-2

1-315-88935-8

1-134-57115-1

9781315889351

OCLC:

861081281