Author : Terry L. Jones
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Louisiana
ISBN : 9781423623809
The Louisiana Journey
Terry L. Jones
Louisiana Journey
Louisiana Journey Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle version is available to download in english. Read online anytime anywhere directly from your device. Click on the download button below to get a free pdf file of Louisiana Journey book. This book definitely worth reading, it is an incredibly well-written.
Louisiana Journey
Neil Johnson
Author : Neil Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Photography
ISBN : 0807122297
Louisiana Journey by Neil Johnson Pdf
A native of Louisiana presents a visual tour of the state in all its diversity, from the northern woods, to the marshes of the Gulf Coast, to the nightclubs of New Orleans, captured in 180 color photographs and portraits. UP.
Louisiana Sojourns
Frank de Caro
Author : Frank de Caro
Publisher : LSU Press
Page : 608 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005-05-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0807122408
Louisiana Sojourns by Frank de Caro Pdf
A sweeping collection of observations and episodes penned by visitors to Louisiana from the sixteenth century to the 1990s, Louisiana Sojourns is—much like the state itself—a wonder to behold in its sum, and in its particulars, full of surprise and delight. The seventy-six pieces that Frank A. de Caro has selected give readers a vivid sense of how Louisiana's unique blend of Old World, South, the exotic, and quintessential America has exerted a pull and hold on travelers. Included are writings by well-known figures such as Mark Twain, Teddy Roosevelt, Kate Chopin, John Steinbeck, Frederick Law Olmsted, Walker Percy, William Faulkner, Simone de Beauvoir, Henry Miller, John James Audubon, Calvin Trillin, Zora Neale Hurston, A. J. Liebling, William Least Heat Moon, and Frederick Turner. Dozens of other wayfarers are represented as well.
Louisiana Pastimes
Terry L. Jones PhD
Author : Terry L. Jones PhD
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781439669341
Louisiana Pastimes by Terry L. Jones PhD Pdf
Few states can match Louisiana in terms of rich history, colorful characters and strange occurrences. It was home to America's first mound builders, the birthplace of the nation's modern army and the scene of a dismaying number of natural disasters. Louisiana's story also includes the weird and bizarre. Fish and worms have rained from the sky, sea serpents have been spotted off its coast and Bigfoot is said to roam the woods. From stampeding squirrels and bayou hippos to Native American hunters and sunken galleons, this collection of tales will entertain anyone who enjoys outdoor adventures and offbeat history. Award-winning author Dr. Terry L. Jones has tapped into his broad knowledge of Louisiana and his own outdoor experiences to produce this engaging book.
Louisiana Rambles
Ian McNulty
Author : Ian McNulty
Publisher : Univ. Press of Mississippi
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : History
ISBN : 9781604739473
Louisiana Rambles by Ian McNulty Pdf
"McNulty delivers an inimitable take on Cajun and Creole Louisiana--the siren call of zydeco dancehalls pulsing in the country darkness; of crawfish "boiling points" and traditional country smokehouses; of Cajun jam sessions, where even wallflowers are compelled to dance; of equine gambits in the cradle of jockeys; and of fishing trips where anyone can land impressive catches. In south Louisiana, distilled European heritage, the African American experience, and modern southern exuberance mix with tumultuous history and fantastically fecund natural environments. The territories McNulty opens to the reader are arguably the nation's most exotic and culturally distinct destinations"--Page 4 of cover.
Louisiana History
Anonim
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Louisiana
ISBN : UOM:39015075738073
Louisiana History by Anonim Pdf
Louisiana History
Florence M. Jumonville
Author : Florence M. Jumonville
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 810 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2002-08-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9780313076794
Louisiana History by Florence M. Jumonville Pdf
From the accounts of 18th-century travelers to the interpretations of 21st-century historians, Jumonville lists more than 6,800 books, chapters, articles, theses, dissertations, and government documents that describe the rich history of America's 18th state. Here are references to sources on the Louisiana Purchase, the Battle of New Orleans, Carnival, and Cajuns. Less-explored topics such as the rebellion of 1768, the changing roles of women, and civic development are also covered. It is a sweeping guide to the publications that best illuminate the land, the people, and the multifaceted history of the Pelican State. Arranged according to discipline and time period, chapters cover such topics as the environment, the Civil War and Reconstruction, social and cultural history, the people of Louisiana, local, parish, and sectional histories, and New Orleans. It also lists major historical sites and repositories of primary materials. As the only comprehensive bibliography of the secondary sources about the state, ^ILouisiana History^R is an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers.
Steamboats on Louisiana's Bayous
Carl A. Brasseaux,Keith P. Fontenot
Author : Carl A. Brasseaux,Keith P. Fontenot
Publisher : LSU Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2004-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0807129755
Steamboats on Louisiana's Bayous by Carl A. Brasseaux,Keith P. Fontenot Pdf
In an extraordinary feat of research and intrepid historical navigation, Carl A. Brasseaux and Keith P. Fontenot serve as guides through the labyrinthian and often harrowing world of Louisiana bayou steamboat journeys of the mid to late nineteenth century. The bayou country's steamboat saga mirrors in microcosm the tale of America's most colorful -- and most highly romanticized -- transportation era. But Brasseaux and Fontenot brace readers with a boldly revisionist picture of the opulent Mississippi River floating palaces: stripped-down, utilitarian freight-haulers belching smoke from twin stacks, churning through shallow swamps and narrow tributary streams, and encountering such hazards as shoals, sawyers, stumps, highwater and dry-bed seasons, and the remains of vessels claimed by those treacheries. For decades, steamboats transported goods, passengers, and mail between New Orleans and south Louisiana's vibrant interior agricultural region, bearing testimony to the resourcefulness, ingenuity, and tenacity of crews in conquering the challenges posed by a forbidding environment. Brasseaux and Fontenot marshaled a monumental array of information, including sources long-buried in courthouses, private collections, and the records of the Army Corps of Engineers. They offer data on some five hundred steamboats, keelboats, and barges known to have operated in the bayou country. This book is the first major study of a fascinating slice of the steamboat industry, showcasing a trade critically important to New Orleans's prosperity but largely forgotten in southern historiography until now. Encompassing economic, social, transportation, and environmental history, it captures the period just before the iron horse emerged as America's undisputed master of inland conveyance.
Louisiana
Anonim
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0736812423
Louisiana by Anonim Pdf
Provides an overview of the state of Louisiana, covering its history, geography, economy, people, and points of interest.
Explorer's Guide Louisiana
Cynthia Campbell
Author : Cynthia Campbell
Publisher : The Countryman Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-04
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781581577808
Explorer's Guide Louisiana by Cynthia Campbell Pdf
A vital state of beautiful shores, natural bayous, vibrant history, unpretentious people, and amazing food and music culture, Louisiana’s attractions are limitless. A vital state of beautiful shores, natural bayous, vibrant history, unpretentious people, and amazing food and music culture, Louisiana’s attractions are limitless. You can trust the author—a Baton Rouge travel writer—to guide you to the nicest lodgings and the best restaurants, opening up the secrets of her home state to travelers. Rest assured that a great travel experience awaits you.
Louisiana's Old State Capitol
Carol K. Haase
Author : Carol K. Haase
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781455607938
Louisiana's Old State Capitol by Carol K. Haase Pdf
"Stunning . . . a strikingly impressive memoir. A magically whimsical examination, a wide-ranging assortment, and a remarkable collection of full-bodied, all encompassing detail . . . a powerful tribute to the structure and all who dwelled within its walls." -Mary Louise Prudhomme, executive director, Louisiana Old State Capitol "Carol Haase has captured the spirit of the Old State Capitol. Her insight into the fascinating history of this building enables the reader to view the Old State Capitol as a long-lost friend who has encountered countless difficulties but managed to survive over the years." -Jay Dardenne, Louisiana secretary of state Overlooking the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a Gothic-style castle stands out in dignity among neighboring buildings. Despite the elegant architecture with impressive turrets, stained-glass windows, and pitched gables, this remarkable structure is more than bricks and iron. The first Louisiana state house is a lasting reminder of what the building once symbolized: the hope for prosperity. During Louisiana's seminal years, the location of the state capital was the cause of fiery disputes. Originally located in New Orleans, it was relocated to Donaldsonville and eventually moved to Baton Rouge. On October 26, 1847, Baton Rougeans broke ground, commencing the capitol's construction. Over a century the Old State Capitol and surrounding landscapes have withstood fires, Union control during the Civil War, economic depression, and hurricanes. It served as a venue to galas in support of WWI troops, rallies promoting women's suffrage, and the inauguration of nineteen Louisiana governors. Although it was replaced by the new state capitol building in 1932, the magnificence of the structure remains, serving as a public museum.
Weird Louisiana
Roger Manley
Author : Roger Manley
Publisher : Sterling
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Curiosities and wonders
ISBN : 1402745540
Weird Louisiana by Roger Manley Pdf
The essential travel guide to the land of voodoo, hoodoo, and backwater bayous, "Weird Louisiana" reveals everything weird, wacky, and wonderful about this state.
Louisiana
Rita LaDoux
Author : Rita LaDoux
Publisher : Lerner Publications
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2001-01-09
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0822540657
Louisiana by Rita LaDoux Pdf
An introduction to the geography, history, economy, people, environmental issues, and interesting sites of Louisiana.
Thinking Places
Carolyn Fleming
Author : Carolyn Fleming
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-06-23
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781425125851
Thinking Places by Carolyn Fleming Pdf
Thinking Places is a literary travel book with tales of many journeys and fresh insights into the lives of thirty-one creative people and the private retreats or pathways used in their work.
Louisiana's Way Home
Kate DiCamillo
Author : Kate DiCamillo
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781536204773
Louisiana's Way Home by Kate DiCamillo Pdf
From two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo comes a story of discovering who you are — and deciding who you want to be. When Louisiana Elefante’s granny wakes her up in the middle of the night to tell her that the day of reckoning has arrived and they have to leave home immediately, Louisiana isn’t overly worried. After all, Granny has many middle-of-the-night ideas. But this time, things are different. This time, Granny intends for them never to return. Separated from her best friends, Raymie and Beverly, Louisiana struggles to oppose the winds of fate (and Granny) and find a way home. But as Louisiana’s life becomes entwined with the lives of the people of a small Georgia town — including a surly motel owner, a walrus-like minister, and a mysterious boy with a crow on his shoulder — she starts to worry that she is destined only for good-byes. (Which could be due to the curse on Louisiana's and Granny’s heads. But that is a story for another time.) Called “one of DiCamillo’s most singular and arresting creations” by The New York Times Book Review, the heartbreakingly irresistible Louisiana Elefante was introduced to readers in Raymie Nightingale — and now, with humor and tenderness, Kate DiCamillo returns to tell her story.