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

Memoir of Pierre Toussaint: Born a Slave in St. Domingo (1854) is a book written by Hannah Farnham Sawyer Lee. The book is a biography of Pierre Toussaint, who was born a slave in St. Domingo (now Haiti) in the late 18th century. Despite his difficult circumstances, Toussaint became a successful hairdresser and philanthropist in New York City, where he lived most of his life.The book chronicles Toussaint's life from his early years as a slave in St. Domingo to his eventual emancipation and move to New York City. It explores the challenges he faced as a black man in a predominantly white society, and the ways in which he overcame those challenges to become a respected member of his community.Throughout the book, Lee provides vivid descriptions of Toussaint's life and the world in which he lived. She also includes anecdotes about his relationships with notable figures of the time, including Alexander Hamilton and the Marquis de Lafayette.Overall, Memoir of Pierre Toussaint is a compelling portrait of a remarkable man who overcame great adversity to make a positive impact on the world around him. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery, race relations, and social justice in America.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.