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C. C. Robin came to America in 1803 and wrote a three-volume description of his travels in the West Indies, Pensacola, and Louisiana. The author of this unusual book was a scientist and writer of note, but his remarkable memoir was originally published only in French. With this translation, English readers can discover for themselves the land and the people that captivated Robin centuries ago.Voyage to Louisiana recounts Robin's adventures in Pensacola, New Orleans, and the Attakapas and Ouachita country. He vividly describes the distinctive lifestyle and customs of the Louisiana Acadians and the New Orleans Creoles and provides a rare, tantalizing glimpse into the history of colonial Louisiana.

A good local history is an excellent andagreeable thing. It pleases on two counts. It satisfies the curiosity of theinhabitants of a region, whether newcomers or old settlers, especially if noadequate history had existed before. It dispels myths, corrects old wives'tales. And, if the history is first-rate, it goes beyond a factual account ofpersons and places, the particularities of a region, and shows the significanceof these human happenings in a larger scheme of things, in this case theemergence of a new nation.Ellis's history succeeds on both counts. It is a delightful andauthoritative account of lore which not even St. Tammanyites may have heard of.Did you know, for example, that there was once a flourishing wine industry inSt. Tammany Parish? That local vineyards produced excellent red and whitewines, the red from Concord grapes, the white from Herbemont? Did you know thatin 1891 a rice crop of 50,000 barrels was harvested, half the entire output ofSouth Carolina? . . .Ellis has rendered this pleasant and authoritative history in a graceful andlively style and with a genuine affection for the people he writes about.Walker PercyFrom the Foreword

Jim Thorpe Grew up loving the outdoors. He could run, jump, and throw extremely well and spent many childhood days enjoying these natural abilities. He went to the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania, where he was a star on both the football and track and field teams. While at Carlisle, Jim competed in the 1912 Olympic Games in Sweden and won two gold medals. He was proclaimed "the greatest athlete in the world"; then he followed that incredible success with professional careers in both baseball and football. His accomplishments in football led to a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Rosemary K. Updyke has researched Jim Thorpe's life thoroughly, drawing on information from historical societies, university archives, and personal interviews. She tells the story of this outstanding man and athlete from interesting beginning to inspiring end.

Ready or not...it's time to grow up! An eleven-year-old can have her share of problems. Libby Stokes's best friends don't understand her anymore. All they want to do is talk about parties and boys. Her mother has taken a sudden interest in trying to run Libby's life, and worst of all, her grandmother, the person Libby has always counted on most, is moving away. It's enough to make a tomboy want to climb a tree and hide! Libby does try hiding by running away. But she soon discovers that she can't run away from the changes that time brings.

Franï¿1/2ois Xavier Martin records the earliest periods of Louisiana history with special emphasis on the events of 1803-15. As a judge in Louisiana in the early 1800s, Martin was able to observe the state and its politics firsthand. He drew upon his own experiences as well as the work and writings of other authorities on the topic to craft a detailed look at the state from the time of Hernando de Soto through the start of the nineteenth century. Since Martin was sympathetic to the Creole population and committed to the U.S. government, his history presents a well-balanced picture of the times.Originally published in 1827, The History of Louisiana has been heralded as the first history of Louisiana that merits this name. Other historians, such as Charles Gayarrï¿1/2, Louisiana's most outstanding nineteenth-century historian, have found value in Martin's influential book. Expansive, meticulous, and fascinating, this work represents an important contribution to the historical study of America's eighteenth state.

Cooking with Herbs, often associated with the finest kitchens and gourmet creations, can also add exciting new flavors to the most ordinary everyday dishes. This volume, containing more than 400 recipes compiled by the Herb Society of Greater Cincinnati, will point the way for the experienced chef and the novice cook as well. These tasty recipes, many of them contributed by well-known restaurants, renowned chefs, and other culinary authorities, will allow the imagination to soar-- and enable the reader to add endless savory variations to daily menu planning. Advice is also given on how to grow herbs, inside and out of doors, and how to preserve them in their prime. A detailed cultivation, propagation, and preservation chart shows the best methods for growing and drying particular herbs. Tips also are provided on decorating with herbs throughout the year.

They've graced the loveliest gardens and the most elegant dinner tables--as centerpieces--but are often overlooked when it comes to cooking. Rediscover what our ancestors knew: that many flowers taste as sweet as they smell and, moreover, are excellent sources of vitamins and even protein. Years of research and experimentation have gone into this collection of over 200 flower cookery recipes. Exotic and delicate, flowers can flavor and color anything from Lime-Blossom Punch to Marigold Cheese Soup to Lavender Apple Crisp. Every edible flower has a different flavor, texture, and potential use. Nasturtiums have a peppery taste similar to watercress and can be used as a garnish. Chrysanthemums make an excellent addition to most salads. Roses, probably the most popular of all culinary flowers, are very high in vitamin C and can flavor anything from mayonnaise to syrup. Marigolds can take the place of saffron, a very expensive herb. Carnations have a spicy flavor similar to cinnamon or cloves, and day lilies are perfect to cook with--they taste of chestnuts and honey. Using 26 common garden flowers, author Leona Woodring Smith opens up a world of delights guaranteed to win any gourmet's heart.

An Unusual Parish History Louisiana has sixty-four parishes and many of them are as individual and different as that state itself is different from others in the Union. St. James Parish, a small parish of 249 square miles, is not only one of the oldest settlements in the state, but it is "different" in its population make-up and is important historically. "Cabanocey", written by Lillian C. Bourgeois, is a splendid history of the Parish of St. James. It is not only fine history, but the writer has captured and expressed the spirit which animates the population descended from French, Spanish, Acadians, German, and Creole people. She writes of their customs, their beliegs, their language differences, and their folklore. "Cabanocey" is not just a collection of dry facts and dates. It gives a view of the people of more than a hundred years ago and tells how they lived, who they were, and what they did for St. James Parish. An Educational Center St. James Parish before the Civil War was the educational center of Louisiana. Jefferson College was the first important college in the State. Founded in 1830 it had fine buildings, a well-equipped laboratory, and a fine library. The Convent of the Sacred Heart (1835) for girls was famous, and prominent families from Louisiana, Mexico and Central America sent their daughters there. Miss Bourgeois tells interestingly of these schools. St. James Genealogies A local history to be of great value must list the names of early settlers and the important families. "Cabanocey" contains thousands of names-- the first settlers with their children's names, lists of soldiers, taxpayers, officials, and prominent families. From the early census one can trace descent from these names by consulting church and court records. The censuses of 1766, 1769 and 1777 are complete and were obtained from the Archives in Seville, Spain.

Spanish colonial governor Bernardo de Gï¿1/2lvez gained the respect and admiration of the citizens of both Louisiana and the newly formed United States for his vigorous, capable leadership and military action during the American Revolutionary War. This comprehensive study follows Gï¿1/2lvez's career in Louisiana and the important role he played in the war, a role often left out of American history books.Divided into three sections, the book includes the history of Spain's governance in Louisiana before Gï¿1/2lvez, his governorship, and his brief career as viceroy of New Spain before his death in 1789. Though a large portion of the text focuses on Gï¿1/2lvez's military campaigns, which were the only battles west of the Allegheny Mountains during the American Revolution, the account also chronicles his daily colonial struggles, such as how to keep Louisiana safe from Indian attacks. A bibliography with notes about the location of records consulted and a portrait of Gï¿1/2lvez round out the biography. This thorough, well-researched, and readable work is an essential for any history lover's collection.

By skillfully adapting substitute ingredients, the authors have created a volume of savory dishes with authentic flavors that are at the same time both kosher and Cajun.

"A humorous, well-written, and engaging exploration of the origins of common words and names. Laura Lee brings these famous, and sometimes infamous, personalities to life in a style that is both charming and compelling. . . . I couldn't put it down!"--Debbi Fields, founder, Mrs. Fields CookiesDid you know that: - Jules Leotard, "The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze," favored a tight-fitting outfit that would carry his name to even greater heights?- Barbie Handler, daughter of one of the founders of the Mattel Toy Company, inspired the creation that would become the world's best-selling doll?- Hector Boiardi, an Italian immigrant and cook, created delicious foods for home consumption that to this day bear his slightly altered name, along with his picture?Author Laura Lee certainly knows. Here she introduces us to real men and women whose names have been preserved in popular culture. Her investigation into well-known eponyms (words derived from names) has produced this compilation of anecdotes and biographies about intriguing but often lesser-known historical figures.The author is a writer for the Albany Times Union.

"Massive buildings were crushed like egg shells, great timbers were carried through the air as though they were of no weight, and the winds and the waves swept everything before them until their appetite for destruction was satiated and their force spent."--from the foreword by Richard Spillane, editor of the Galveston TribuneWith more than 6,000 souls lost in the 1900 Galveston Hurricane, the enormity of the disaster overshadows the ordeals suffered by those individuals who somehow managed to survive. Yet their stories, their tragedies and triumphs, reveal much--not only about the most devastating natural disaster in U. S. history, but also of the endurance of the human spirit.Here, rare, powerful, and evocative photographs combine with numerous firsthand testimonials to provide, on a human scale, a picture of what occurred during and after the storm.During the terrible deluge on the night of September 8, S. W. Clinton lost his wife and six children, including two sons whom he could not save from drowning before his very eyes. Yet others survived. Long engaged, Ernest A. Mayo and Bessie Roberts decided it was better to face the daunting tasks ahead of them together, and were married a mere five days after the flood. Their stories, and the stories of all who survived the great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, attest to humanity's ability to overcome even the most horrific of disasters.Paul Lester's many other books include Life in the South -West. Also available to commemorate the centennial of the hurricane are: Storms, Floods and Sunshine: Isaac Monroe Cline, an Autobiography; When the Heavens Frowned; and Story of the 1900 Galveston Hurricane. All are published by Pelican.

Hunter, outdoor writer, and wild game expert Sam Goolsby, for more than a decade president of one of the South's most successful hunting lodges, contends that virtually any wild game can be cooked, served, and savored by almost anyone. In this comprehensive collection of time-proven recipes, he shows how. Included are step-by-step instructions for preparing a wide variety of tasty dishes featuring: venison, squirrel, rabbit, possum, coon, alligator, bear, armadillo, rattlesnake, duck, goose, wild turkey, quail, pheasant, dove, grouse, fish, seafood. Uneasy about the flavor or texture of some of the more exotic species of wild game? Don't be. The author decisively puts to rest many of the myths concerning the taste of meat from the hunt, showing how, with the proper preparation, food such as venison can be as appealing to the taste buds as traditional meat dishes.