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"Dr. Finley's book is a tribute, and a tribute passionate and earnest, to France. The heart of America to which he puts his ear is not the Mississippi Valley, but the actual pulsing organ which is the seat of our national life today."--New York Times, 1915An examination of the French legacy in the United States, this compendium explores the multifarious ways in which the French influenced the American landscape and identity between the sixteenth and twentieth centuries. Comprised primarily of a series of lectures the author delivered during a speaking circuit throughout France at the start of the twentieth century, the work honors the French explorers and settlers who made their lasting imprint on the inner waterways of America, down the St. Lawrence through the Mississippi River Valley to the Gulf of Mexico.Author John Finley suggests that the early French adventurers--Cartier, Champlain, and La Salle--imbued America with her sense of democracy, even more so than did the English settlers. An examination of the important French contributions to the culture of the United States, including place names, language, and governmental structures, deepens Finley's erudite homage to the French influence in America.

A vast collection of more than seven hundred quotations meant to inspire genius, this scrapbook contains favored sayings of the late-nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century essayist Elbert Hubbard. Here the words of history's and literature's greats from William Shakespeare, Benjamin Franklin, Marcus Aurelius, Charlotte Brontï¿1/2, and Dante to Charles Dickens, Thomas Jefferson, Pythagoras, and Oscar Wilde meet. Originally published posthumously as a tribute to Hubbard, this compilation includes the musings of George Washington on jealousy, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley on love, Plato on man, and hundreds of others. The universe's most momentous questions about life and success, as well as love, humanity, nature, and war, unfold in memorable passages. Indexes by author, topic, and poem serve for easy reference.

In this delightful cookbook, Natalie V. Scott has compiled savory recipes which have filled New Orleans kitchens with delicious aromas for more than 200 years. Tempting appetizers like Oyster Cocktail-Sauce Antibes and Eggs Bernard are traditional Crescent City favorites. These are often served along with famous New Orleans soups, including Oyster Gumbo Fil' and Cream of Crab Soup. To accompany the appetizers and soups, this cookbook also includes easy-to-prepare and delicious entr'es-Jambalaya, Cheese Souffl' Natchitoches, Trout Louisiane, Spanish Oysters, Creole Pork Chops, and Chicken ' la King are just a brief sampling. And no meal would be complete without zesty side dishes like Creole Corn Pudding and Potatoes Bonhomme. Finally, delectable desserts, perhaps Creole Pecan Pralines or Caramel Dreams, will offer a jazzy flair to any New Orleans meal. 200 Years of New Orleans Cooking celebrates New Orleans' rich culinary history, a tasty history that, with this cookbook, everyone can now enjoy.

>bayous were the great architects of Louisiana. Certainly the statement hasmajor elements of truth; for the waterways, which today total almost as manymiles as there are miles of highways, have in eons past aided in shaping theface of the Land of Louis, and in historic times have determined many of thepatterns of the State's development.To the Indians these rivers and bayous offered sites for villages and placesto fish and were roads of easy travel. To Spanish explorers they werehindrances to movement, hazards to be crossed. To French pioneers they offeredlocations for settlement and were highways for coureurs de bois, trappers, Indian traders and voyagers of commerce. To the British and Americansthey were international boundaries and were barriers to be forded or ferried orbridged in the development of farmland and timberland and other naturalresources. Throughout the years, they were determining factors in internationaldiplomacy and played major roles in the rise of economic empires. And all ofthe men who traveled these streams developed a strong desire to possess and tolive upon the lands through which they passed. . . .Here then, along the banks of the rivers and bayous of Louisiana, is foundthe stuff of which legends and tall tales and dreams and romances arefashioned-and where, also-matter of fact, magnificent history has been and isstill being made. Here are the heartlands of Louisiana.-Edwin Adams Davisfrom the Foreword

Iberia Parish, in southwestern Louisiana, is one of the oldest settlements in the state and has both French and Spanish roots. Maurine Bergerie examines the history of this parish from its beginnings in the 1700s to the 1950s. Using legal documents and courthouse and church records, Bergerie provides information on the history of the parish, its people, and their society. Included photographs, maps, and illustrations further supplement the book, providing a visual Iberian history.In addition to the parish's domestic history, this book also examines the parish's historical relationship with Spain. Bergerie obtained copies of original permits for the settlement, then part of Attakapas Country, from archives at Seville, Spain. The richly informative appendix also contains full translations of letters between early Iberian leader Francisco Bouligny and Bernardo de Galvez, Spain's colonial governor of Louisiana.Maurine Bergerie, a native Iberian, was inspired to write They Tasted Bayou Water after a long interest in the history of her home parish. Bergerie earned a BA from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and taught for several years in south Louisiana. She later earned an MA in American history, with a minor in French, from Louisiana State University.

Margaret Haughery lost everyone she ever loved, but dedicated her life to the service of others. Unable either to read or write, this Irish immigrant nevertheless possessed an extraordinary business acumen that was only surpassed by her generosity. An orphan herself, Margaret Haughery donated everything she earned-- an estimated half-million dollars-- to the orphans and the poor. In nineteenth-century New Orleans, Margaret Haughery proved that one person can make a difference, that with faith, anything is possible. Strengthened by her Roman Catholic faith, she overcame tremendous personal tragedy to live an extremely humble, generous, and rewarding life of service to others.

W.E. Groves developed his passion for acquiring art after restoring a painting as a Christmas gift for his wife. Nineteen Century Louisiana Painters and Paintings is the result of over 30 years of Grove's collecting. With the indexing, cataloguing, and preparation completed by Martin and Margaret Wiesendanger, this catalogue features a detailed selection from the fifteen hundred paintings, prints, watercolors, daguerreotypes, and miniatures from the W.E. Groves Collection and the I.M. Cline Library that contribute to preserving the history and beauty of 19th century Louisiana.

For Cub, a young Copena Indian boy growing up in the southeastern part of North America almost two thousand years ago, life is confusing and sometimes frightening. The hardships that he and his tribe must face are very different from the hardships we face today, and Cub must learn how to stay alive in his harsh and dangerous world. When a strange visitor convinces Cub's parents that the boy's pet is too dangerous to keep, Cub decides to run away into the forest with Wolf, his faithful companion who is half dog and half wolf. Battling his own very justified fears--the winter months were known as "the lean months" because food was so scarce that many of his people died, and the threat of attack by unfriendly tribes was a real and serious risk--Cub ventures into the woods in search of a safe place for Wolf and himself to spend the winter. Here, away from friends, with little food or protection, Cub must face the most difficult and harrowing experiences of his life as he encounters violent storms, fierce enemies, and the loneliness and secrets of the forest. Based upon actual archaeological findings, "Wolf Dog of the Woodland Indians" introduces young readers to ancient Indian Culture through a truly exciting adventure.

Long famous for its breathtaking natural beauty, the Valley of Virginia is alive with historic significance. From the 200-year-old buffalo path that became a pioneer trail and now serves as the Valley Pike to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park to the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Shenandoah Valley offers the traveler an array of activities, adventures, and scenic wonders. Arranged geographically by community, "The Pelican Guide to the Shenandoah" takes the visitor on a scenic tour "up the valley", including stops at Winchester, Front Royal, Luray, Staunton, and Charlottesville. Each chapter highlights the history of the area and offers accurate information on points of interest, recreational activities, shopping, dining, lodging, and seasonal events, plus telephone numbers and addresses. Discover Shenandoah's diverse attractions: Skyline Caverns, Strasburg's Passion Play, Natural Chimneys Jousting Tournament, George Washington's Office Museum, Thomas Jefferson's beloved Monticello, and the Fall Foliage Festival in Waynesboro. These and many more sites of interest await the Shenandoah wayfarer. Experience the stunning vistas of the Allegheny Mountains and the early history of our nation with "The Pelican Guide to the Shenandoah".

THE REAGAN ADMINISTRATION, Reagan's comeback from cancer surgery, the AIDS scare, international crises, the earthquake in Mexico, the startling increase in airplane crashes, the Live Aid concerts -- these major issues of 1985 are explored in some 350 editorial cartoons by more than 130 of the nation's leading editorial cartoonists.Published annually since 1973, this series presents a pictorial history of the year. In this newest volume, outstanding cartoonists express divergent views representing every part of the political spectrum. These humorous, shocking, delightful, and outrageous drawings stimulate a clearer understanding of the major issues and conflicts at hand. No political leader is spared as these cartoonists exploit their strengths, weaknesses, and personal foibles.

He was the most extraordinary politician, businessman, medicine man, and promoter imaginable. Coozan Dudley LeBlanc traces the life of this singular Cajun entrepreneur who, almost singlehandedly, revolutionized American product advertising. He spent millions to promote Hadacol, his alcohol-saturated, vitamin-mineral patent medicine. With heavy advertising, contests, and the Hadacol caravan-- a traveling road show featuring a dazzling cast of Hollywood stars, beauty queens, and circus antics-- LeBlanc parlayed his elixir into an amazing overnight success. America had never seen anything like it. But before the 1950s Hadacol phenomenon, LeBlanc had made his mark in the hurly-burly politics of his native Louisiana. As a state legislator, he had championed a steady stream of legislation to increase benefits to the poor and aged. Bold, flashy, and determined, he frequently clashed with the Louisiana Kingfish, Huey Long, in a power struggle that ended only with Long's assassination.

Rich in history and nineteenth-century charm, the California capital and the surrounding Sacramento Valley offer adventures for every traveler's tastes. "The Pelican Guide to Sacramento and the Gold Country" covers virtually every aspect of this fascinating locale, including: Old Sacramento, a glimpse of the past in a modern setting Highlights of the gold country Fine wineries of the Sacramento Valley A comprehensive restaurant and hotel listing

The festive recipes I have included are essentially hearty, family inspired traditional recipes. Some of these unique holiday specialties can be traced to remote villages of Italy. Many were the guarded secret of the community for generations. Others are seasonal specialties with a rich history of ancient tradition-- now expanded in the American culture by the abundance and flavor of American foods. Each recipe is aimed at elegant simplicity, simple enough for even children to follow directions and prepare, as indeed the children of our family have demonstrated. Simple as the preparation of these coice seasonal foods is, the elegance of serving them can make a celebration of any meal.

Well-known chefs from fourteen Southern states and eight islands in the tropics share the secrets of their most famous dishes in this second volume of truly prize recipes from great restaurants.Now, in one's own kitchen, under the guidance of these culinary experts, the savory delicacies served daily in renowned restaurants can be duplicated -- tasty entrees, mouth-watering appetizers, exciting salads, and delicious desserts.Included in this volume are the best and most interesting recipes used at more than 100 notable restaurants in: THE SOUTHERN STATES-- Delaware-- Florida-- Georgia-- Kentucky-- Louisiana-- Maryland-- Mississippi-- Missouri-- North Carolina-- South Carolina-- Tennessee-- Virginia-- West Virginia-- District of ColumbiaTHE TROPICS-- The Bahamas-- Dominican Republic-- Haiti-- Jamaica-- Netherlands Antilles-- Puerto Rico-- Virgin Islands-- West Indies

ARMED CAMPCombine the wit and insight of more than 130 leading editorial cartoonists from the United States, Canada, and Latin America with the headline-making events of a year filled with controversial issues, and the result is this provocative volume of prickly satire and social commentary.A pictorial history of the year's major developments, this collection of more than 360 editorial cartoons focuses the spotlight on those stories that claimed banner treatment in newspapers around the world.Included are such intriguing issues as the travails of the Carter Administration, the Bert Lance affair, the cash-and-carry Korean scandal, the antics of Brother Billy Carter, a balky U.S. Congress, and the free-wheeling diplomacy of United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young. Without a doubt, the year seemed tailor-made for editorial cartoonists everywhere.The cartoonists' pen also gives special attention to the continuing struggle for peace in the Middle East, the Panama Canal debate, the political tinderbox in Africa, and President Carter's advocacy of human rights throughout the world.Twenty-six of the year's major issues and events are explored in depth by these talented artists, among whom are numbered dozens of award winners, including Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonists.This volume, the sixth in a series of annuals, also pays special tribute to the dean of the editorial cartoonist profession, Cy Hungerford of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The venerable Hungerford delighted readers with his cartoons for 74 years before retiring in 1977 at the age of 89.As in the previous five volumes, this edition was edited by Charles Brooks, himself a prize-winning cartoonist, whose workshave appeared in the Birmingham News for more than a quarter of a century. A past recipient of the Sigma Delta Chi Award for cartooning and numerous Freedoms Foundation honors, Brooks is a past president of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists.

This Illustrated Guidebook, the second of two volumes on the architectural and historical attractions of the Magnolia State, focuses on Northern Mississippi and features the following areas: Macon, Corinth, Carrollton, Columbus, Holly Springs, Grenada, Starkville, Oxford, Aberdeen, Sardis, Como, Greenville-Delta Included is all the essential information that will make touring these areas a sightseer's delight: photographs of famous homes and landmarks, locations, hours open, significant features, notable history, and admission policies.

"Here are the writings and speeches of the Pope and the German hierarchy, the official decrees and instructions of the government, and the speeches and teachings of the [Nazi] Party. The cumulative weight of this testimony is sufficient to establish the German persecution as the worst, because it is the most efficient, of modern times." --The Commonweal (1941)"Complete and devastating . . . The facts are authentic and incontrovertible. The documents are likewise authentic and thoroughly substantiated. . . . To anyone who thinks there is no persecution of the Catholic Church in Germany, we recommend this volume." --America (1941)Originally published in 1941, this volume exists as a potent archive of the Catholic Church's early, vigorous resistance to the German National Socialist Party's brutal policies against religion. Included here is everything from brief speeches given even to small groups as early as 1933, expressing the church's grave concern over increasing governmental anti-Christian and anti-Catholic policies, to internal church documents. The book also includes Pope Pius XI's enycyclical denouncing Nazism, the full text of the concordat between the Third Reich and Holy See, and sixteen editorial "cartoons" capturing the virulence and vulgarity of the Nazi anti-Catholic campaign. The Persecution of the Catholic Church in the Third Reich is an important documentation of this often-overlooked resistance movement.