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Discover a captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in history with Leonora Sansay's "Secret History, or, the Horrors of St. Domingo." This compelling historical account unveils the social life and customs of Haiti, formerly Saint-Domingue, during a period of profound revolution. Sansay's narrative offers a rare and insightful look at a society on the brink of transformation. Explore the intricacies of daily life, traditions, and the dramatic events that shaped the nation. Through meticulously documented observations, "Secret History" provides a unique perspective on a complex and turbulent…mehr

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Discover a captivating glimpse into a pivotal moment in history with Leonora Sansay's "Secret History, or, the Horrors of St. Domingo." This compelling historical account unveils the social life and customs of Haiti, formerly Saint-Domingue, during a period of profound revolution. Sansay's narrative offers a rare and insightful look at a society on the brink of transformation. Explore the intricacies of daily life, traditions, and the dramatic events that shaped the nation. Through meticulously documented observations, "Secret History" provides a unique perspective on a complex and turbulent era. A valuable resource for those interested in Haitian history, social sciences, and historical biography, this book sheds light on a fascinating chapter in the Americas. Experience the power of eyewitness testimony and delve into the "Horrors of St. Domingo" with this enduring classic. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Leonora Sansay (1773-c.1821) was an early American novelist, best known for her epistolary novel 'Secret History; or, The Horrors of St. Domingo' (1808). Her work is often valued for its insights into the complexities of gender relations and colonial politics during the turbulent revolutionary era in the Caribbean. Sansay was born Leonora Barry in Philadelphia, and her life is largely reconstructed from letters and her writings, as much of it remains shrouded in mystery. Her marriage to Aaron Burr's agent, Louis Sansay, gave her a front-row seat to the unfolding drama of the Haitian Revolution. Her vivid narrative, cast in the form of letters reportedly based on her own experiences, recounts the lives of the women caught in the throes of political upheaval. Leonora's stylistic finesse lies in subtly intertwining personal tales with broader political events, creating an intimate portrayal of societal distress from a woman's perspective. Sansay's work has garnered attention not just for its literary merit but for its historical significance, contributing to scholarship on the period and providing an invaluable woman's viewpoint on the events of her time. Her literary style, which includes a blend of personal reflection and social commentary, effectively bridges the gap between fiction and historical record, inviting readers to ponder complexities of human experience during times of crisis.