Haiti / [written by Michele Wagner]
Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)
2002
Information About
Located on the western end of the Caribbean island of Hispaniola, Haiti is the home of sugarcane, roots music, and voodoo. Once a haven for seventeenth-century buccaneers, Haiti gained independence from colonial rulers in 1804. From the stirring beat of compas and merengue to rich Haitian proverbs and folklore, from bustling Port-au-Prince to tranquil Jeremie, and from the imposing Citadelle LaFerriere to the bright colors of Haitian art, this book documents a vibrant country that is just beginning to experience democracy after decades of dictatorships.
Additional Details
- Title
- Haiti / [written by Michele Wagner]
- Creators
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- Wagner, Michele
- Subject
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- Haiti--Juvenile literature
- Haiti--Social life and customs
- Haiti--Description and travel
- Publisher
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- Times Editions, 2002
- National Library Board Singapore, 2002
- Digital Description
- application/pdf, ill.
- Table of Contents
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- An overview of Haiti . Geography. History. Government and the economy. People and lifestyle. Language and literature. Arts. Leisure and festivals. Food -- A closer look at Haiti . City of poets. Deforestation in Haiti. The Duvalier Dynasty. A farmer's life. Founding fathers. Grandiose monuments. Haiti's oral traditions. Health in Haiti. Lively Port-au-Prince. The palm tree. Pirates Ahoy! Singing sensations. The Taino. Vodun religion. Women in Haiti. Full-color map. Haiti at a glance. Books, videos, web sites. Glossary. Index.
- Copyright
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- All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.