Devil's Island

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by Sharon Mollerus

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Devil's Island, located in French Guiana, is one of the infamous Îles du Salut (Salvation Islands) and was originally part of a French penal colony. Established in the mid-19th century, it served as a place of exile for political prisoners and hardened criminals. Known for its harsh conditions, treacherous waters, and isolation, the island became synonymous with suffering and inescapability. One of its most famous inmates was Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a French army officer wrongfully convicted of treason in the late 19th century.

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