A short account of the extraordinary life and travels of H. L. L.---- by H. L. L.
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"A Short Account of the Extraordinary Life and Travels of H. L. L.----" by H. L. L. is a personal narrative written in the early 19th century. This book is a memoir that chronicles the author's life journey from his birth in St. Domingo to his experiences as a prisoner of war in Ashbourn, Derbyshire. It explores themes of divine providence, suffering, conversion, and the search for redemption. The narrative begins with
the author's reflections on his troubled childhood, marked by loss and hardship, including the death of his father and the devastating effects of the revolution in St. Domingo. As he travels through France and later the Caribbean, the author faces numerous challenges, from harsh treatment by relatives to the dangers of piracy and warfare. His journey is filled with perilous sea voyages, struggles for survival, and encounters with both cruelty and kindness. Ultimately, amid these tumultuous experiences, he undergoes a profound spiritual transformation, recognizing his need for God's grace and committing himself to a life of faith. The contrasts between his earlier life of despair and his later spiritual awakening serve as a powerful testament to the power of divine mercy and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | H. L. L., 1783-1803? |
|---|---|
| Title |
A short account of the extraordinary life and travels of H. L. L.---- native of St. Domingo, now a prisoner of war at Ashbourn, in Derbyshire, shewing the remarkable steps of Divine providence towards him, and the means of his conversion to God |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1900: West Indies local history: Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic) |
| Subject | H. L. L., 1783-1803? |
| Subject | Haiti -- History -- Revolution, 1791-1804 -- Personal narratives |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44974 |
| Release Date | Feb 21, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 254 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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