A Roving Commission; Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti by G. A. Henty

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Author Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902
Illustrator Rainey, W. (William), 1852-1936
Title A Roving Commission; Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti
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Summary "A Roving Commission; Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti" by G. A. Henty is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Haitian Revolution, focusing on the impact of the insurrection on both the enslaved population and the colonists. The protagonist, Nat Glover, is a young midshipman whose journey leads him from the British naval vessel "Orpheus" to the heart of the conflict in Haiti. At the start of the novel, the preface sets a grim tone, detailing the atrocities committed during the insurrection and contrasting them with the relative conditions under French colonial rule. The chapter opens with Nat Glover's reluctance towards his given name and introduces his camaraderie aboard the ship. He goes ashore at Cape François, where he quickly finds himself in a dangerous situation, saving a young girl from a bloodhound. This act of bravery injures him, leading to a significant turn in his adventures, as he meets other characters and becomes entwined in the conflicts of the region. This opening establishes not only the setting and context but also hints at themes of bravery, conflict, and the personal struggles Nat will face as he navigates through the chaos of revolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Sea stories
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Islands -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cruelty -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Enslaved persons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Courage -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Massacres -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Haiti -- History -- Revolution, 1791-1804 -- Juvenile fiction
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