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Title page, Histoire de l Isle Espagnole ou de S. Domingue
Title page, Histoire de l Isle Espagnole ou de S. Domingue [History of the Spanish Island or of San Domingo], based on the memoirs of Jean-Baptiste le Pers, Jesuit priest and missionary, and the writings of Pierre-Francois-Xavier de Charlevoix, Jesuit priest. Volume Two. The island, also known as Hispaniola, is now divided into two separate nations: Haiti to the west (French Creole-speaking), and the Dominican Republic to the east (Spanish-speaking). Date: 1731
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This title page heralds the beginning of Volume Two of the "Histoire de l'Isle Espagnole ou de S. Domingue," a comprehensive account of the Spanish island of Hispaniola, now divided into the modern nations of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Written in the 18th century, this historical work is based on the memoirs of Jean-Baptiste le Pers, a Jesuit priest and missionary, and the writings of Pierre-Francois-Xavier de Charlevoix, another Jesuit priest. The island, located in the Caribbean Sea, holds a rich and complex history, having been a significant site of colonialism and European exploration. The title page, published in Paris around 1731, showcases the intricacies of the French language and the elegance of 18th-century typography. The title itself, "Histoire de l'Isle Espagnole ou de S. Domingue," translates to "History of the Spanish Island or of San Domingo." The subtitle, "Par Jean-Baptiste le Pers, Missionnaire de la Compagnie de Jesus, et Pierre-Francois-Xavier de Charlevoix, Missionnaire de la Meme Compagnie," acknowledges the contributions of both authors, both of whom were members of the Society of Jesus, a major Catholic religious order. The island of Hispaniola holds a profound significance in the history of the Caribbean and the wider world. Its colonization by European powers, particularly Spain, France, and the Netherlands, led to the transatlantic slave trade and the establishment of plantation economies based on the forced labor of enslaved Africans. The island's history is marked by periods of conflict, including the Haitian Revolution, which led to the establishment of the first independent black-led nation in the world. This title page offers a glimpse into the past, inviting readers to explore the rich and complex history of Hispaniola and the profound impact it had on the development of the modern world.
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