Roadside History of Louisiana (Roadside History Series) - Softcover

Robinson, Charles M

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0878425314 ISBN 13: 9780878425310

Publisher: Mountain Press, 2007

Synopsis

If variety is the spice of life, then Louisiana's history is a red-hot gumbo. Roadside History of Louisiana is a piquant adventure through Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and, of course, the Big Easy, as well as historic plantations, tiny bayou towns, and old railroad stops.
You can almost smell the jambalaya as we tour the Cajun country, learning how the Acadians adapted to their new southern environment after Le Grand Derangement, the tragic expulsion of the Acadians from Nova Scotia in 1755. And you can almost feel the beat of the drums in New Orlean's Congo Square, where slaves once gathered to dance. With insight and warmth, Charles M. Robinson III follows the ups and downs of this great southern state, from the optimism of early settlers to the struggles of the Civil War, from the joy of the Mardi Gras to the horror of Hurricane Katrina.
Like the other books in this highly regarded series, Roadside History of Louisiana is divided into six regions, following highways and scenic byways through small towns and urban centers, enlightening both residents and visitors. Numerous historical photographs and maps enhance this delightful guide to the history of the Pelican State.

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About the Author

Charles M. Robinson III, a native of Texas, is a history instructor at South Texas College. He received his BA from St. Edward's University in Austin and his MA from the University of Texas-Pan American in Edinburg. The author of more than twenty books and numerous magazine articles, he lives in San Benito, Texas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Mountain Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0878425314
• ISBN 13: 9780878425310
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 336