Medley gives readers and in-depth account of African and African American history and cultural influence in New Orleans. The text is organized chronologically and relates the history of New Orleans' k
Cook up the spirit of the season! Traditional recipes and statewide celebrations fill this holiday cookbook. Savory offerings from restaurant chefs and home cooks include Deer Sausage Braids and Red B
In this third volume in the series, Jerald Horst, who worked as a marine advisory agent and taught fisheries science at Louisiana State U., and Glenda Horst, the daughter of a commercial fisherman, de
This illustrated handbook features descriptions and actual selling prices for historic quilts sold, reflecting the authors� 15 years of research at auction and estate sales. There are also invaluabl
On August 10, 1856, the Gulf of Mexico reared up and hurled itself over Last Island, near New Orleans. The storm essentially split the island in half and swept much of it away, including its inhabitan
Sarah Morgan is a spirited twenty-year-old, loyal to the Confederacy, when Union forces arrive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1862, forcing her and her family on a perilous journey to New Orleans. Inc
Details Spanish influences and culture in New Orleans and Louisiana during the period 1763 to 1803, looking at persisting influences in facets of modern New Orleans culture such as cuisine, architectu
Clovis and his friends are startled by a strange-looking "water chicken" swimming around in the bayou, but they welcome him when he helps rescue Clothilde Catfish.
Friendship is the underlying subject as the beauty and dangers of bayou life are depicted in this, the very first volume in the landmark series. A curious crawfish, Clovis always wants to know why and
Describes the banners that have flown over the state of Louisiana, including the Spanish, French, British, American, and Confederate ensigns, as well as state and local flags, and recounts their histo
For more than a century the legendary Congo Square served as a public gathering place for slaves and free people of color. Today scholars consider it the birthplace of both jazz and modern American da
Davisi??s familiar character-collectibles, Big Jack and Goldie, come to life in this enchanting, full-color story of two chickens in love. The clever, superbly illustrated story takes us through the c
The author recalls his childhood as the youngest of six brothers in an Irish-Catholic family living in a city by the Great Lakes and reminisces about the affection and dedication that kept the family
Focuses on the book illustrations for which the 19th-century British artist is world famous, but also considers her oils and water colors to explore her nostalgia for the days of childhood. The well r
Louisiana Indian Tales vividly re-creates the struggles and triumphs of the state�s first inhabitants. Dating back to 10,000 B.C., when the Paleo-Indians occupied the area and huge woolly mammoths a
Simple cottages, urban mansions, and amalgamations of Creole and Anglo-American-type homes blend together to form one of the few antebellum New Orleans neighborhoods.
Backyard Edens of Georgia�s prettiest city. This book celebrates 30 of Savannah�s most beautiful small gardens and features horticultural blueprints and advice about what to plant.
St. Mary Parish's recorded history dates back to approximately 1800. St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Heirship Series Vol. I: Annotated Abstracts of the Successions, 1811-1834 contains valuable information
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Heirship Series Vol. II: Selected Annotated Abstracts of Marriage Book 1, 1811-1829 records marriages performed in St. Mary Parish by parish judges, justices of the peace,
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Heirship Series Vol. II: Selected Annotated Abstracts of Marriage Book 1, 1811-1829 records marriages performed in St. Mary Parish by parish judges, justices of the peace,
This beautifully illustrated board book tells the whimsical story of how a little leprechaun protects the secret of his pot o� gold. The book houses a plush leprechaun toy that may be removed after
While the Civil War devastates their peaceful little river town of Port Hudson, Louisiana, two sixteen-year-old youths bury a friend wearing gray as well as one in blue.
While attending a birthday party aboard a historic St. Charles Line streetcar, Jenny Giraffe has the opportunity to learn about the history of New Orleans
Offers motivational advice on developing a positive and loving attitude, choosing moods, increasing concentration and perseverance, and overcoming defeat, fear, stress, and self-hate
