Acadiana

Although the Lafayette Convention and Visitors Commission partially funded this book, writer Carl A. Brasseaux (emeritus, history, U. of Louisiana at Lafayette) and photographer Philip Gould, also a resident of Louisiana, have clearly put their hearts into making it into something far more interesting and enticing than a lure for tourists. They offer a rich and nicely balanced presentation of photos and text exploring the physical and cultural landscapes of an incredibly diverse area of Louisiana. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

A native of Acadiana, Carl A. Brasseaux is the author of more than thirty books on French North America. In June 2010, he retired as director of the Center for Louisiana Studies, director of the Center for Cultural and Eco-Tourism, director of the Press, professor of history, and managing editor of Louisiana History -- all at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Philip Gould is a freelance documentary/architecture photographer born in Massachusettsand raised in California's Bay Area who has made Louisiana his home and favorite subject since 1974. His photographs have been published in over a dozen books as well as periodicals from around the world.