The Rural Code Of Haiti, In French And English: With A Prefatory Letter To The Right Hon. The Earl Bathurst (1827)

by James Ridgway

Book Overview

The Rural Code of Haiti is a book that was published in 1827 by James Ridgway. It contains a comprehensive set of laws and regulations that were designed to govern the rural areas of Haiti. The book is written in both French and English, and includes a preface letter addressed to the Right Honorable Earl Bathurst.The Rural Code of Haiti covers a wide range of topics related to rural life in Haiti, including property rights, land ownership, agricultural practices, and labor laws. It also includes provisions for the protection of natural resources, such as forests and water sources.The book was written during a time when Haiti was struggling to establish a stable government and economy following its independence from France. The Rural Code was intended to help create a more orderly and productive society in the rural areas of the country, which were crucial to the success of its agricultural economy.Overall, The Rural Code of Haiti is an important historical document that sheds light on the early years of Haiti's independence and the challenges that the country faced as it tried to build a new society. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of Haiti and the development of its legal system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164156373
• ISBN13: 9781164156376
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"