Haiti ANNOTATION
Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, arts, and social life and customs of the Caribbean country of Haiti.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
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.
FROM THE CRITICS
School Library Journal
Gr 4-8-Three titles in an attractive and accessible series. Each book includes an overview of the history, geography, government, and people. "A Closer Look" sections address specific topics, such as the status of women or prominent political families. The final section deals with relations with North America. Bright, full-color photographs on every spread break up the easy-to-read texts, which devote a few paragraphs to each point. The information flows nicely from subject to subject and keeps readers' interest. A full-color, labeled map and a facts-at-a-glance page are appended. Welcome additions to update any social-studies collection.-Be Astengo, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.
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