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Memoir Of Pierre Toussaint: Born A Slave In St. Domingo (1854)

Memoir Of Pierre Toussaint: Born A Slave In St. Domingo (1854)

Lee, Hannah Farnham Sawyer

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ISBN10: 1436502608
ISBN13: 9781436502603
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 2 2008
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Memoir of Pierre Toussaint: Born a Slave in St. Domingo is a book written by Hannah Farnham Sawyer Lee in 1854. The book is a biographical account of the life of Pierre Toussaint, who was born into slavery in the French colony of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti) in the late 18th century. The book details Toussaint's early life as a slave, his eventual freedom and immigration to New York City, and his rise to prominence as a hairdresser and philanthropist in the city's high society.Lee's book provides a detailed look at Toussaint's life, including his relationships with his owners, his devotion to the Catholic faith, and his charitable work. The book also explores the social and political climate of the time, including the abolitionist movement and the struggles of free black people in New York City.Overall, Memoir of Pierre Toussaint: Born a Slave in St. Domingo is a compelling and informative account of an extraordinary man who overcame the odds to become a respected member of his community and a symbol of hope for generations to come.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.

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