Glimpses of Black Life Along Bayou Lafourche

Glimpses of Black Life Along Bayou Lafourche
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Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages : 360
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ISBN-10 : 9781479747542
ISBN-13 : 1479747548
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Book Synopsis Glimpses of Black Life Along Bayou Lafourche by : Curtis J. Johnson

Download or read book Glimpses of Black Life Along Bayou Lafourche written by Curtis J. Johnson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2012-11-30 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes experiences of Black people who lived throughout the Mississippi RiverBayou Lafourche Region of South Louisiana during the period 18751975. These writings cover four parishes (counties) including Saint James, Ascension, Assumption and Lafourche. This area of Louisiana is steeped in American history, beginning in 1803 with the Louisiana Purchase. The regions uniqueness is revealed as we reflect on the Great Depression and the economy, the area and its people, the cuisine, health and home remedies, folklore (customs, fads, and superstitions), homesteads and family life, the three Rs and secondhand books, the music of our lives, our hometown heroes and their participation in the defense of our country starting with the Revolutionary War through the Vietnam War, and much more.


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