Haiti

by Temple, Bob

• ISBN13: 9781422206256
• ISBN10: 1422206254
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2009-01-02
• Publisher: Mason Crest

Summary

Named for the Indian word meaning "high ground," the mountainous country of Haiti is the second-oldest independent nation in the Western Hemisphere (surpassed only by the United States) and the world's first black republic. African slaves created the nation in 1804, after revolting against the colony's French government.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 6
Rugged Beauty and Environmental Devastation	p. 9
A Troubled History	p. 17
Underdeveloped Economy, Grinding Poverty	p. 27
African Influences: The Culture and People	p. 35
Haiti's Cities	p. 45
A Calendar of Haitian Festivals	p. 50
Recipes	p. 52
Glossary	p. 54
Project and Report Ideas	p. 56
Chronology	p. 58
Further Reading/Internet Resources	p. 60
For More Information	p. 61
Index	p. 62
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