Old Louisiana
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Book Overview
A fascinating volume, Old Louisiana chronicles much of the state's history. Vignettes depict the early French settlers, the later Spanish rulers, and the rise and collapse of the great plantation era. Bringing to light old diaries, letters, and other rare sources, Saxon creates a sensitive and realistic portrait of this charming, colorful state and its people. The reader meets daring pioneers, hot-tempered duellists, aristocratic planters,...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0882897055
ISBN13:9780882897059
Release Date:December 1988
Publisher:Pelican Publishing Company
Length:448 Pages
Weight:1.40 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 5.9" x 8.9"
Customer Reviews
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A Good View Of History Without The Boredom!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I'm pleased to find this book has been reprinted. I have found it to be most interesting and helpful to coincide with dates and history of Louisiana and compare those to my own geneology at the time my ancestors lived there. Mr. Saxon's love for this historical and diversed state and its people is very evident.
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