Secret History: Or, the Horrors of St. Domingo and Laura
“Three-Fingered Jack,†the protagonist of this 1800 novel, is based on the escaped slave and Jamaican folk hero Jack Mansong, who was believed to have gained his strength from the Afro-Caribbean religion of obeah, or “obi.†His story, told in an inventive mix of styles, is a rousing and sympathetic account of an individual’s attempt to combat slavery while defending family honour. Historically significant for its portrayal of a slave rebellion and of the practice of obeah, Obi is also a fast-paced and lively novel, blending religion, politics, and romance.
This Broadview edition includes a critical introduction and a selection of contemporary documents, including historical and literary treatments of obeah and accounts of an eighteenth-century slave rebellion.
Country | USA |
Brand | Broadview Press |
Manufacturer | Broadview Press |
Binding | Paperback |
ItemPartNumber | illustrations |
UnitCount | 1 |
EANs | 9781551116693 |
ReleaseDate | 0000-00-00 |