Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #[10]
In "Chapter 1 La Salle and a Mosquito," Nathan Hale brings his signature blend of history and humor to the story of French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, and the unexpected role a single mosquito plays in shaping a fateful journey. Written and illustrated by Nathan Hale, with inks and colors by the creative team behind the series, this installment blends meticulous research with a light touch, exploring a pivotal moment in colonial ambition through the lens of one of history’s most overlooked pests. The cover, also by Nathan Hale, captures the tension and intrigue of the era with sharp, expressive detail.
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Napoleon sends his sister and brother-in-law to negotiate with the Haitians and reassert French overlordship. But while Leclerc kidnaps and exiles Toussaint L'Ouverture, the Haitians continue to resist fiercely -- rightly so, as Napoleon then orders the restoration of slavery. Leclerc dies, along with hundreds of his soldiers, from yellow fever.
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