Publisher's Synopsis
""Theresa at San Domingo: A Tale of the Negro Insurrection of 1791"" is a historical novel written by Armand Fresneau and originally published in 1889. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the journey of a young woman named Theresa, who is forced to flee her home in France to escape the violence of the French Revolution. She finds herself in San Domingo, a French colony in the Caribbean, where she witnesses the brutal treatment of enslaved Africans by their white masters. As tensions rise and the enslaved population begins to rebel, Theresa becomes involved in the struggle for freedom and justice. She meets a young man named Toussaint, who becomes a leader of the rebellion, and together they fight against the oppressive colonial regime. The novel explores themes of slavery, colonialism, and revolution, and provides a vivid portrayal of the historical events that led to the Haitian Revolution.Overall, ""Theresa at San Domingo"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery, colonialism, and revolution in the Caribbean.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
