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Jonathan Gullery
Haiti resting on the deep-sea blue of freedom as menacing clouds darken the sky.
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Interested in Haiti? Looking for a good Haitian history book? Want to refresh your memory? Need a book your
children or your non-Haitian husband/wife can read without getting bored? What about an EXCELLENT one?
In the Name Of Liberty
A History Of Haiti.
A seamless narrative that covers the history of Haiti from the days of the Tainos (pre-1492) to Dessalines’s
assassination. (Learn more about the book)
Take the time to visit our site! It's an add-on to the book where you can listen to the
melodies for the songs mentioned in the book, plus other patriotic songs.
A list of stores that carry our title is also included, and much more!
In case you haven't bought the book yet, this site offers some excerpts from
the book. You can also see the entire Table of Contents, check a few maps, and preview many features of this book that make it a
must-have. You'll find out that our book is worth your money.
And don't forget to give us your opinion about the book or the web site! Any
suggestion or complaint? Let us know...
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Keeping Our Memory Alive
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Dear Sir/Madam,
When Haiti makes the news here in the U.S., it is, most of the time, because of events that either sadden or shame most of us.
Whether we acknowledge it or not, it is our past, as a nation, that nourishes our hopes in these dark hours. We know that
beyond the Vodou drums, beyond the dismal statistics and the gory pictures of the victims of the latest repression is the people
that had brought to the world the only successful slave rebellion in history. We shall overcome.
Now, what about our children growing up here in the U.S.? How can we ensure that they will assume their identity as Haitians,
derive pride and self-confidence from it? Above all, how can we ensure that they will care about Haiti as we do?
The answer seems obvious. By teaching them our history. The Good News is that, NOW, there is a serious Haitian
history book in English that could teach our children about our history. It was written just for our young Haitian-Americans: “In
the Name of Liberty, A History of Haiti”
“In the Name of Liberty, A History of Haiti” is neither a mere list of dates and related events nor a translation
of the Dorsainvil/F.I.C history manual. It is a modern Haitian history textbook (based on recent research in the field) that
offers a seamless narrative covering the history of Haiti from pre-1492 to Dessalines’s assassination. After reading the book,
your children will know more about that period of our history—including the Native-Haitians (“Indians”)—than any
High-School student back home. The coverage is twice more extensive than the one found in the Dorsainvil/FIC “Histoire d’Haiti—Cours
Supérieur. Read some excerpts or read the entire Table of Contents
Any adult can read it without getting bored. And that’s not all!!!
Maps: The book includes several maps of Haiti, specially customized to help understand the narrative and locate the
events. As your children read the history of our country, they will also learn about its geography. See
a sample of Maps.
Vignettes: All throughout the text, you will find different “vignettes” (boxed texts). They either provide
additional information (“Who was Claire-Heureuse?”, “The Louisiana Purchase and its connection with the Haitian Revolution”)
or go deeper into an issue (Where does our Haitian Creole come from?) without interfering with the narrative. See an example.
Epigraphs: Each Chapter is introduced by an epigraph taken from the works of some of our best poets and writers (an
open window on our literature). See an Example
If you are looking for a good Haitian history book that is accessible to your English-speaking children, I can guarantee you
that “In the Name of Liberty, A History of Haiti” will not disappoint you.
The book costs $25.00. For how and where you can purchase it, click here.
I thank you for your interest in my work and look forward to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Archimède Victor
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