The book "St. Domingo, its revolution and its hero, Toussaint Louverture" was written by Charles Willis Elliott and is dedicated to the French colony of St. Domingo, which became the first colony in history to declare its independence from the metropolis. The author reveals not only the details of the revolutionary events, but also highlights the life and activities of Toussaint Louverture - the recognized leader of guaranteed resistance to enslaved Africans. This book is a valuable source for understanding the history of the heroic struggle for freedom and independence, and the decisive role played by Toussaint Louverture in this process.