As part of the ground-breaking Haitian Revolutionary Women Series
dedicated to honoring the remarkable heroines of Haiti, Phillip Thomas
Tucker, Ph.D. has presented a much-needed biography of another Haitian
heroine, affectionately known as Marie-Jeanne. This book, Volume II of
the series, is the first-ever biography about the life of this
distinguished heroine who won fame during the Haitian War of
Independence. Marie-Jeanne Lamartiniére won recognition for her bravery
and heroics during one of the revolution's most famous battles, with
much at stake. Most importantly, Marie-Jeanne's inspirational and
symbolic example on the field of strife helped to unite black and
mulatto fighting men in their successful war against slavery, that led
to the declaration of the world's first black republic on January 1,
1804. Marie-Jeanne was a founding mother of Haiti, and to this day, the
heroic legacy of Marie-Jeanne is alive and well in the hearts and minds
of the citizens of the Republic of Haiti.