The Dark Legacy of Filibustering

This chapter explores the historical complexities surrounding a figure involved in a failed military expedition to Cuba, examining personal loss and its transformative impact on his ambition and aggression. It highlights the intersections of imperialism, economic oppression in Haiti, and colonial narratives, while also reflecting on societal responses to crime and justice in mid-19th century San Francisco. The discussion reveals the ongoing hypocrisy of humanitarian justifications for intervention and the personal tragedies that can fuel destructive pursuits.