Pelican Girls

Author : Julia Malye
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2024-03-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780063299771

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Pelican Girls by Julia Malye Pdf

A sweeping epic in the vein of Philipp Meyer’s The Son and Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko and inspired by a true story, this stunning US literary debut captures the never-before-told journey of the Baleine Brides: a ship full of young women plucked from a Paris asylum and sent to marry settlers in North America's rough Louisiana Territory. Paris, 1720. La Salpêtrière hospital is in crisis: too many occupants, not enough beds. Halfway across the world, France's colony in the wilds of North America has space to spare and needs families to fill it. So the director of the hospital rounds up nearly a hundred female “volunteers” of childbearing age—orphans, prisoners, and mental patients—to be shipped to New Orleans. Among this group are three unlikely friends: a sharp-tongued twelve-year old orphan, a mute ‘madwoman,’ and an accused abortionist. Charlotte, Pétronille, and Geneviève, along with the dozens of other women aboard La Baleine, have no knowledge of what lies ahead and no control over their futures. Strangers brought together by fate, these brave and fierce young women will face extraordinary adversity—pirates, slavedrivers, sickness, war—but also the private trauma of heartbreak and unrequited love, children born and lost, cruelty and unexpected pleasure, and a friendship forged in fire that will sustain through the years. At once a gorgeously written work of startling depth and emotion and a gripping drama marrying high-seas adventure with pioneer grit, Pelican Girls is a powerful, thought-provoking novel about female friendship and desire and the daunting compromises women are forced to make to survive.

Author : Terry L. Jones
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Louisiana
ISBN : 9781423623809

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The Louisiana Journey by Terry L. Jones Pdf

Author : Joseph Bruchac
Publisher : Fulcrum Publishing
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2006-04-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781555917807

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The Girl Who Married the Moon by Joseph Bruchac Pdf

A collection of Native American stories of girls becoming women. These are stories from a broad array of tribes and tradtions.

Author : Terry L. Jones PhD
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781439669341

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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.

Author : Beth White
Publisher : Revell
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781441245472

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The Pelican Bride (Gulf Coast Chronicles Book #1) by Beth White Pdf

It is 1704 when Genevieve Gaillain and her sister board a French ship headed for the Louisiana colony as mail-order brides. Both have promised to marry one of the rough-and-tumble Canadian men in this New World in order to escape religious persecution in the Old World. Genevieve knows life won't be easy, but at least here she can establish a home and family without fear of beheading. But when she falls in love with Tristan Lanier, an expatriate cartographer whose courageous stand for fair treatment of native peoples has made him decidedly unpopular in the young colony, Genevieve realizes that even in this land of liberty one is not guaranteed peace. And a secret she harbors could mean the undoing of the colony itself. Gulf Coast native Beth White brings vividly to life the hot, sultry south in this luscious, layered story of the lengths we must go to in order to be true to ourselves, our faith, and our deepest loves.

Author : Marcia A. Zug
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781479821327

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Buying a Bride by Marcia A. Zug Pdf

There have always been mail-order brides in America—but we haven’t always thought about them in the same ways. In Buying a Bride, Marcia A. Zug starts with the so-called “Tobacco Wives” of the Jamestown colony and moves all the way forward to today’s modern same-sex mail-order grooms to explore the advantages and disadvantages of mail-order marriage. It’s a history of deception, physical abuse, and failed unions. It’s also the story of how mail-order marriage can offer women surprising and empowering opportunities. Drawing on a forgotten trove of colorful mail-order marriage court cases, Zug explores the many troubling legal issues that arise in mail-order marriage: domestic abuse and murder, breach of contract, fraud (especially relating to immigration), and human trafficking and prostitution. She tells the story of how mail-order marriage lost the benign reputation it enjoyed in the Civil War era to become more and more reviled over time, and she argues compellingly that it does not entirely deserve its current reputation. While it is a common misperception that women turn to mail-order marriage as a desperate last resort, most mail-order brides are enticed rather than coerced. Since the first mail-order brides arrived on American shores in 1619, mail-order marriage has enabled women to improve both their marital prospects and their legal, political, and social freedoms. Buying A Bride uncovers this history and shows us how mail-order marriage empowers women and should be protected and even encouraged.

Author : Janet Dailey
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504045483

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The Americana Series Volume One by Janet Dailey Pdf

Three love stories set against great American landscapes in an acclaimed series by a New York Times–bestselling author and “romance legend” (Publishers Weekly). With more than 300 million books sold, Janet Dailey is an icon of American fiction. In a romantic tour of the United States, the first lady of romance wrote fifty novels, one set in each state. The three enchanting installments of the Americana Series included in this collection tell heart-soaring tales of love and desire in Alabama, Alaska, and Arizona. Dangerous Masquerade: Having spent her life in her cousin’s shadow, shy secretary Laurie Evans steps into the spotlight. She bears a strong resemblance to her movie-star cousin, LaRaine, and agrees to masquerade as the spoiled actress on a trip to Alabama to meet LaRaine’s future in-laws. But when her cousin’s fiancé, Rian Montgomery, arrives unexpectedly, Laurie can’t help but desire the millionaire hotel magnate—and a dazzling romance that’s no charade. Northern Magic: Shannon Hayes is thrilled to reunite with her fiancé, Rick, in Anchorage, Alaska, after a long separation, but when she arrives he’s disappeared. Desperate to find him, Shannon asks Rick’s employer, Cody, for help, and soon his comforting, reliable presence makes her wonder if she’s giving her heart to the wrong man. Sonora Sundown: Lost in the desert, Brandy Ames is alone, frightened, and desperate for help. She’s relieved when she stumbles upon the campfire of drop-dead gorgeous cattle thief Jim Corbett. Rugged and mysterious, Jim is a man of few words, but Brandy is happy to saddle up next to him and ride out a sandstorm that forces them to take shelter for the night—in each other’s arms.

Author : Myra Faye Turner
Publisher : Atlantic Publishing Company
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781620235331

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Events That Changed the Course of History: The Story of Alabama Becoming a State 200 Years Later by Myra Faye Turner Pdf

Sweet Home Alabama — the skies are blue and the history is deep. Its distinctive culture stands as a pinnacle of the Deep South with a football team that has won more than 15 national championships, tasty local specialties like pulled pork and fried dill pickles, and a southern drawl that’s sweet as Sorghum molasses. But there’s more to Alabama than what meets the eye. Before Alabama became one of the shining stars on the American flag, its history had already begun. Alabama 200 years ago was a very different place. Before Alabama was even a speck in the eyes of white settlers, native populations thrived upon its rich red soil. But when Europeans landed in the New World, everything changed and the gears of modern history began to turn. While Alabama seems to be a place to sleepily lounge in the sun and watch the world rush by, its own history was anything but lethargic. Once the ball toward statehood began rolling in Alabama, little could stop it. Alabama seemingly had a hand in every major event in U.S. history, from the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights movement to current events with history in the making, and everything in between. In “Events That Changed the Course of History: The Story of Alabama Becoming a State 200 Years Later”, you’ll learn how this underdog of a state that is often written off has a unique and ever-changing history that will surely leave you wanting to visit and see the history for yourself.

Author : United States. Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1380 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Law
ISBN : HARVARD:32044116493321

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Congressional Record by United States. Congress Pdf

Author : Drick Perry
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2024-04-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781300223207

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Journal of Mobile's Southern Cookery by Drick Perry Pdf

Author : Linda S. Watts,Kelty Clark-Mahoney
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 878 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-08-23
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781440870002

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Food and World Culture [2 volumes] by Linda S. Watts,Kelty Clark-Mahoney Pdf

This book uses food as a lens through which to explore important matters of society and culture. In exploring why and how people eat around the globe, the text focuses on issues of health, conflict, struggle, contest, inequality, and power. Whether because of its necessity, pleasure, or ubiquity, the world of food (and its lore) proves endlessly fascinating to most people. The story of food is a narrative filled with both human striving and human suffering. However, many of today's diners are only dimly aware of the human price exacted for that comforting distance from the lived-world realities of food justice struggles. With attention to food issues ranging from local farming practices to global supply chains, this book examines how food’s history and geography remain inextricably linked to sociopolitical experiences of trauma connected with globalization, such as colonization, conquest, enslavement, and oppression. The main text is structured alphabetically around a set of 70 ingredients, from almonds to yeast. Each ingredient's story is accompanied by recipes. Along with the food profiles, the encyclopedia features sidebars. These are short discussions of topics of interest related to food, including automats, diners, victory gardens, and food at world’s fairs. This project also brings a social justice perspective to its content—weighing debates concerning food access, equity, insecurity, and politics.

Author : Tony Olinger,Cheryl Richard McCarty
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 0738543489

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Rayne's People and Places by Tony Olinger,Cheryl Richard McCarty Pdf

Many people who visit Rayne to enjoy its charming murals and picturesque streets know the community as a quaint city along their vacation's journey. However, Rayne is more than just a pleasant stopover for tourists and passersby; it is a destination in its own rightA[a¬aa multicultural, historic community that has enjoyed a vibrant and interesting past. Rayne's People and Places provides insight into the heritage and cultural lifestyles of its citizensA[a¬alike some who jitterbugged at the old Hollywood Club, drank peach nectars at People's Drug Store, and ate biscuits at Paco'sA[a¬aby showing their families, homes, and workplaces.

Author : Beth White
Publisher : Revell
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781441221186

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The Creole Princess (Gulf Coast Chronicles Book #2) by Beth White Pdf

All along the eastern seaboard, the American struggle for independence rages. In the British-held southern port of Mobile, Alabama, the conflict brewing is quieter--though no less deadly. The lovely Frenchwoman Lyse Lanier is best friends with the daughter of the British commander. Rafael Gonzalez is a charming young Spanish merchant with a secret mission and a shipment of gold to support General Washington. As their paths cross and their destinies become increasingly tangled, Lyse and Rafael must decide where their true loyalties lie--and somehow keep Lyse's family from being executed as traitors to the British Crown. With spectacular detail that brings the Colonial South alive, Beth White invites readers into a world of intrigue and espionage from a little-known side of the American Revolutionary War. Her richly textured settings and characters delight while fast pacing and closely held secrets will keep readers turning the pages.

Author : Jackie Sheckler Finch
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780762768844

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It Happened in Alabama by Jackie Sheckler Finch Pdf

This book offers an inside look at over 25 interesting and unusual episodes that shaped the history of the Cotton State.

Author : Jay Higginbotham
Publisher : University of Alabama Press
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1991-03-30
Category : History
ISBN : 0817305289

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Old Mobile by Jay Higginbotham Pdf

"Higginbotham has given to American historiography a microcosmic view of one of the earliest and most important outposts in the colonial new world. The Latin South can henceforth not be ignored." - Alabama Historical Quarterly "The definitive account . . . superbly recounted." - Journal of Southern History "Meticulously documented. . . . Recommended for libraries interested in the colonial period." - Choice "Mind-boggling . . . a stupendous job of research. It is amazing that Higginbotham can recreate in such detail the lives of these people. All history books should be written like this." - BirminghamMagazine