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

Memoir of Pierre Toussaint: Born a Slave in St. Domingo (1854) is a historical non-fiction book written by Hannah Farnham Sawyer Lee. The book tells the story of Pierre Toussaint, a former slave who was born in St. Domingo (now Haiti) in the late 1700s. Toussaint was brought to New York City as a slave by his owner, where he eventually gained his freedom and became a successful businessman.The book provides a detailed account of Toussaint's life, from his childhood in St. Domingo to his life as a slave in New York City. It also explores his relationships with his owners and his eventual path to freedom. The author also delves into Toussaint's philanthropic work, which included helping the poor and sick in New York City.Memoir of Pierre Toussaint: Born a Slave in St. Domingo (1854) is an important historical document as it sheds light on the life of a former slave who overcame immense adversity to become a successful and respected member of society. The book is also significant as it was written during a time when slavery was still legal in parts of the United States, and it provides a unique perspective on the experiences of slaves during this time period.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.