Life In Santo Domingo (1873)

von Cora Montgomery

314 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Life in Santo Domingo is a historical book written by Cora Montgomery in the year 1873. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences and observations during her stay in the Dominican Republic, which was then known as Santo Domingo. The author, who was a teacher and a journalist, visited the country during a time of political unrest and social upheaval.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of life in Santo Domingo. Montgomery describes the country's history, geography, and culture, as well as its political and economic systems. She also provides insights into the daily lives of the people, including their customs, traditions, and religious practices.One of the major themes of the book is the impact of slavery on the country's history and society. Montgomery provides a detailed account of the slave trade and the conditions under which slaves were forced to live and work. She also describes the efforts of abolitionists to end slavery and the eventual emancipation of the slaves.Life in Santo Domingo is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on life in the Dominican Republic during the 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the country's history, culture, and society, as well as for scholars and researchers studying the history of slavery and abolition 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.

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Gesellschaftliche Gruppen, Gemeinschaften und Identitäten Gruppen Frauen und Mädchen
• ISBN: 9781104780289
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.07.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC