Download or read book Louisiana Legacies written by Janet Allured and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-11-29 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Showcasing the colorful, even raucous, political, social, and unique cultural qualities of Louisiana history, this new collection of essays features the finest and latest scholarship. Includes readings featuring recent scholarship that expand on traditional historical accounts Includes material on every region of Louisiana Covers a wide range of fields, including social, environmental, and economic history Detailed, focused material on different areas in Louisiana history, including women’s history as well as the state’s diverse ethnic populations
Download or read book Garden Legacy written by Mary Louise Mossy Christovich and published by Historic New Orleans Collection. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Going My Way written by Dwight Andrus and published by . This book was released on 2021-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Thousand Ways Denied written by John T. Arnold and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2020-11-11 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the hill country in the north to the marshy lowlands in the south, Louisiana and its citizens have long enjoyed the hard-earned fruits of the oil and gas industry’s labor. Economic prosperity flowed from pioneering exploration as the industry heralded engineering achievements and innovative production technologies. Those successes, however, often came at the expense of other natural resources, leading to contamination and degradation of land and water. In A Thousand Ways Denied, John T. Arnold documents the oil industry’s sharp interface with Louisiana’s environment. Drawing on government, corporate, and personal files, many previously untapped, he traces the history of oil-field practices and their ecological impacts in tandem with battles over regulation. Arnold reveals that in the early twentieth century, Louisiana helped lead the nation in conservation policy, instituting some of the first programs to sustain its vast wealth of natural resources. But with the proliferation of oil output, government agencies splintered between those promoting production and others committed to preventing pollution. As oil’s economic and political strength grew, regulations commonly went unobserved and unenforced. Over the decades, oil, saltwater, and chemicals flowed across the ground, through natural drainages, and down waterways. Fish and wildlife fled their habitats, and drinking-water supplies were ruined. In the wetlands, drilling facilities sat like factories in the midst of a maze of interconnected canals dredged to support exploration, manufacture, and transportation of oil and gas. In later years, debates raged over the contribution of these activities to coastal land loss. Oil is an inseparable part of Louisiana’s culture and politics, Arnold asserts, but the state’s original vision for safeguarding its natural resources has become compromised. He urges a return to those foundational conservation principles. Otherwise, Louisiana risks the loss of viable uses of its land and, in some places, its very way of life.
Download or read book Louisiana A History written by Joe Gray Taylor and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1984-05-17 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the earliest colonists through the latest Mardi Gras, Louisiana has had a history as exotic as that of any state. Even its political corruption--extending from French governors for whom office was exploitable property through the "Louisiana Hayride" following the death of Huey Long--seems to have had a glamorous side. Handing the colony of Louisiana back and forth between their empires, the French and Spanish left a legacy that lives in such forms as the architecture of the Vieux Carre and a civil law deriving from the Napoleonic Code. Acadian refugees, German farmers, black slaves and free blacks, along with Italians, Irish, and the "Kaintucks" who helped Andrew Jackson win the Battle of New Orleans added to the state's distinctiveness. Made rich by sugar cane, cotton, and Mississippi River commerce before the Civil War, Louisiana faced poverty afterward. Battles between Bourbon Democrats and Reconstruction Republicans followed, ultimately involving the Custom House Ring and the Knights of the White Camelia. By methods that remain controversial, Huey Long ended "government by gentlemen" with economic transformations other had sought. Gas, oil, and industrialization have additionally "Americanized" the state. Something of Louisiana's historic joie de vivre remains, however, to the gratification of residents and visitors alike; both will enjoy Joe Gray Taylor's telling of the story.
Download or read book Acadian Redemption written by Warren A. Perrin and published by Andrepont Pub. This book was released on 2005 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acadian Redemption, the first biography of an Acadian exile, defines the 18th century society of Acadia into which Joseph dit Beausoleil Broussard was born in 1702. The book explains his early life events and militant struggles with the British who had, for years, wanted to lay claim to the Acadians' rich lands. The book discusses the repercussions of Beausoleil's life that resulted in the evolution of the Acadian culture into what is now called the Cajun culture. More than 50 vintage photographs, maps, and documents are included.
Download or read book Firsthand Louisiana written by Janet Allured and published by University of Louisiana. This book was released on 2020 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Firsthand Louisiana: Primary Sources in the History of the State brings to its readers a companion to the study of Louisiana's history. Compiled for the first time in a single book, the dozens of important, interesting, devastating, and even entertaining firsthand accounts cover Louisiana's history from 1682, when Sieur de La Salle claimed the land for the French, up through recent controversies over the removal of Confederate memorial statues in the state. Edited by experts in the field of Louisiana history who saw a need for a collection of primary sources in the college history classroom, it also provides a fascinating read for non-academics who simply want to gain the perspective of the people- women, men, Native Americans, whites, African Americans, and many others-who created the state's complicated past. Gain on-the-scene views of important moments in the Bayou State. How did the initial interactions between Native Americans, French colonizers, and enslaved Africans play out? Why did colonists overthrow their own governor in 1768, and how did the Spanish Empire react? What did Louisianians say about the coming of the Civil War and its aftermath? How did the Plessy v. Ferguson decision, which originated in New Orleans, and the state Constitution of 1898 set the stage for Louisiana's race relations in the twentieth-century? What effects did World War II have on the state? Closer to our own time, what can we learn from firsthand accounts about the "Race from Hell," the dangers of the "chemical corridor," and the debate over how the Civil War is remembered? Read letters, speeches, reports, diaries, and more to gain a deeper understanding of Louisiana, its peoples and cultures, and its history"--
Download or read book Reclaiming His Legacy written by Dani Wade and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: He’ll go to any lengths for his family… even seduction. He’d set the perfect trap… Until he got caught. Blake Boudreaux’s sex appeal is legendary—so is his family loyalty. When his father tasks him with retrieving a beloved heirloom to save their finances, the New Orleans playboy agrees, even if it means seducing Madison Armantine. The beautiful philanthropist is helpless against his strong arms and sultry Southern drawl, even as she suspects ulterior motives. But what if Madison isn’t the only one falling in love? From Harlequin Desire: A luxurious world of bold encounters and sizzling chemistry. Louisiana Legacies Book 1: Entangled with the Heiress Book 2: Reclaiming His Legacy
Download or read book Portraits of South Louisiana written by and published by University of Louisiana. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the "Introduction": I first stood on Louisiana soil in Lafayette during May of 1982. There, I found myself standing at the crossroads of another culture. Shortly after, I heard about a Clifton Chenier gig scheduled for the next day at the Grant Street Dancehall. Clifton was very ill and could not perform that night, so Rockin' Dopsie filled in. That evening someone gave me Ambrose Thibodeaux's name and address written on a paper napkin. This is how it went every trip I took"€"acquiring names of musicians scribbled on little pieces of paper or cardboard beer coasters. . . . . This is my story"€"how I discovered Cajun music and its musicians. Several times I went back; time and again I was surprised by the cultural endurance of this relatively small group of people. Both old and young keep their history alive through a simple bond"€"the culture, the language, and the songs of their ancestors. . . . This is not a historical document about these people and their music, and it is far from complete when it comes to even musicians. These images instead record my journey into a culture that continually captivates me.
Download or read book Family Legacies written by Louisiana Creole Research Association in and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the years the term Creole has meant many things to many people, depending on who you are. But there is evidence that both French and Spanish Colonial Louisiana identified all its people (white, black and mixed), both free and enslaved, who were born in the New World, of old-world stock as "Creole." That included the offspring of Europeans (predominantly French and Spanish), Africans, and a mixture of both, and could also include Native Americans. Therefore, the descendants of all these people can claim Creole Heritage. LA Creole identifies the "gens de couleur" or people of color, as the mixed-race descendants of those early colonial inhabitants of Louisiana who became a unique ethnic group. Our organization has adopted this explanation as our understanding of Creole.In 2004, an all-volunteer organization named the Louisiana Creole Research Association, Inc. (LA Creole) convened a small group of thirty people who became the charter members. The original members had previously met at genealogy conferences and online Creole research websites. Many of them were family historians themselves, and others just had the passion to learn. So, with hard work and determination LA Creole was formed as a 501(c) (3) nonprofit, tax-exempt organization with the following mission: "To advance family research, provide education, and celebrate Creole Culture."We hope "Family Legacies: Our History Told Through Stories and Tributes" will serve as a resource for future genealogy research. But just as important, this book will most certainly provide a record of proud family stories for generations to come. Some of the stories cite extensive research gleaned from historic documents and records. Others are simple biographical narratives, tributes, and memoirs celebrating beloved family heroines and heroes. They all, however, remember lives and deeds that have contributed to the lasting values, culture, and unique history and heritage of families. Whether in times of trial and uncertainty, or in moments of triumph and celebration, it is almost always fitting and sometimes a comfort to recall the faith, strength and resiliency of those who came before us. Examining the lessons and life examples of those who taught us, or who paved the way through their contributions and achievements, can enrich our own experiences and often even inspire. These are some of the responses we felt as we read and edited the stories and tributes in this collection. We hope you will find these same insights and many more
Download or read book Louisiana State Archives a Louisiana Legacy written by Louisiana. Division of Archives, Records Management, and History and published by . This book was released on 2002* with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Louisiana written by Bennett H. Wall and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2014-03-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book History of Louisiana written by Hitori-Nakamoto and published by XinXii. This book was released on 2024-09-12 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History of Louisiana In the vast expanse of the universe, where galaxies swirl and stars twinkle in the blackness of space, humanity stands as a curious observer, striving to unravel the mysteries that surround us. Since time immemorial, we have gazed up at the night sky, pondering the secrets hidden beyond our reach. Our insatiable thirst for knowledge has propelled us forward, driving us to explore the uncharted territories of the cosmos. As we embark on this journey of discovery, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment in history. Technological advancements have opened up new frontiers, allowing us to peer deeper into the cosmos than ever before. From the humble beginnings of Galileo's telescope to the intricate instruments of modern observatories, our tools have evolved, offering us unprecedented insights into the workings of the universe. But our quest for understanding goes beyond mere observation. We seek to unravel the fundamental laws that govern the cosmos, to decipher the origins of stars and galaxies, and to probe the very fabric of space and time itself. From the subatomic particles that dance within atoms to the colossal structures that stretch across the cosmos, we strive to uncover the underlying principles that bind the universe together. In this book, we embark on a journey into the unknown, guided by the spirit of exploration and the thirst for knowledge. We will traverse the vast reaches of space, delving into the mysteries of black holes, supernovae, and dark matter. We will explore the wonders of exoplanets, seeking out new worlds that may harbor the building blocks of life. And we will contemplate the profound questions that have puzzled philosophers and scientists alike for centuries: Are we alone in the universe? What is the ultimate fate of the cosmos? And what lies beyond the boundaries of our understanding? But our journey is not just a quest for answers; it is also a celebration of the human spirit. For as we gaze out into the cosmos
Download or read book Bienville written by Philomena Hauck and published by University of Louisiana. This book was released on 1998 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biographical look at Bienville's life from his beginnings in Canada through his last years.
Download or read book Louisiana Women written by Janet Allured and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Highlights the significant historical contributions of some of Louisiana's most noteworthy and also overlooked women from the eighteenth century to the present. This volume underscores the cultural, social, and political distinctiveness of the state and showcases how these women affected its history.
Download or read book Louisiana Legacy written by Evans J. Casso and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1999-04-30 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the militia of colonial days to the National Guard of modern times, America�s citizen soldiers have symbolized the preparedness, the unselfish service, and the devotion to duty that have sustained the nation in war and peace. In times of grave national crisis, including wars, civil disorders, and natural disasters, these often unheralded patriots have served willingly, faithfully, and well. And, having contributed their special abilities to the task at hand, they returned to their citizen roles to await the next summons to duty. Here, for the first time, is the complete, detailed, documented history of the Louisiana National Guard, a facet of the state�s rich and colorful history that has never before been treated in depth. Author Evans J. Casso has woven an intricate tapestry of this continuing chronicle, drawing heavily upon extensive research from official state papers, archives, journals, narrative reports, and numerous personal interviews. With a disciplined historian�s eye, he traces the evolution of the Guard, from its forerunners of the frontier days to the highly trained, well-equipped organization of modern times. This work places in perspective the growth of the National Guard and the vital role it has played in the development of the Louisiana Territory, and later of both the state and the nation.
Download or read book Louisiana s Architectural and Archaeological Legacies written by John Curtis Guillet and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
