Toussaint L'Ouverture: a biography and autobiography.

by John R. Beard, Toussaint Louverture

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Genres: History, Biography, Nonfiction

378 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1863

About the author

John Relly Beard was an English Unitarian minister and was a co-founder of Unitarian College, Manchester. Beard published over 30 books which included popular education manuals, biographies and theological works.

Reviews

[Jordan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Fascinating subject but not the volume to read for literary or historical insight.

[David Anusontarangkul · Rating 3 out of 5]

I never knew anything about Toussaint L'ouverture before reading this book. It was interesting to read about the history of French and Haiti and how skin color affected everything.

[Dayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Toussaint L’ouverture s most famous quote: “By overthrowing me, you have only defeated the trunk of the tree of freedom; it will grow back because its roots are deep, numerous, and vivacious."

He stated this near his death, arguing that Haiti would become independent even after he died. If there is a reason to give praise to great men, then Toussaint L’ouverture should be first among men.

Toussaint L’ouverture (20 May 1743 – 7 April 1803), was a Haitian general and the most prominent leader of the Haitian Revolution.

During his life, L’ouverture first fought and allied with Spanish forces against Saint-Domingue (Haitian Royalists) then was elected Governor-General-for-life of Saint-Domingue, and lastly fought against Bonaparte's republican troops.

As a revolutionary leader, L’ouverture displayed military and political acumen that helped transform the fledgling slave rebellion into a revolutionary movement. Along with Jean-Jacques Dessalines, L’ouverture is now known as one of the "Fathers of Haiti".

Tribute in 1861 of Toussaint L’ouverture by the American, Wendell Phillips.

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[Lynette Caulkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

James K White is a fantastic narrator for this important historical selection. There are instances where the author exhibits patronizing word choices that were common at that time, but this is a far more balanced account than was typical of the era it was written in, and provides an understanding of Haiti that most people do not have.