Papa Toussaint [Paperback]

C. Richard Gillespie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1998

"Papa Toussaint," a novel based on history, chronicles the efforts of the former slave, Toussaint Louverture, to create in Haiti a nation based on the equality of all races. The colonial countries work to inflame racial tensions on the island, and finally Napoleon sends an army to reestablish slavery.

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About the Author

C. Richard Gillespie is professor emeritus at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he founded the academic theatre program. He is an actor, theatre director and award-winning playwright. He is also the author of The James Adams Floating Theatre, a history of the showboat that served as the model for the Cotton Blossom in Edna Ferber's novel, Show Boat. Papa Toussaint is Dr. Gillespie's first novel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse.com (December 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583481249
• ISBN-13: 978-1583481240
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #855,884 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book started me on finding my roots. Myself a Toussaint, August 12, 1999

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This review is from: Papa Toussaint (Paperback)

I read this when it was first on the internet. Before he wrote the book. It gave me the insentive to find my Toussaint roots. It is the best thing that happen to me. My grandfather always tolds us stories of our heritage. Edna Toussaint Scott. Before most families came to Louisiana; we were here as Free People of Color. My Book is on The Louisiana Toussaint. We are Proud People; because of Toussaint L'ouverture. Thank you Mr. Gillespie.