{"product_id":"roadside-history-of-louisiana-paperback","title":"Roadside History of Louisiana - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharles M. Robinson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf variety is the spice of life, then Louisiana's history is a red-hot gumbo. \u003ci\u003eRoadside History of Louisiana\u003c\/i\u003e is a piquant adventure through Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and, of course, the Big Easy, as well as historic plantations, tiny bayou towns, and old railroad stops.\u003cbr\u003eYou can almost smell the jambalaya as we tour the Cajun country, learning how the Acadians adapted to their new southern environment after \u003ci\u003eLe Grand Derangement\u003c\/i\u003e, the tragic expulsion of the Acadians from Nova Scotia in 1755. And you can almost feel the beat of the drums in New Orlean's Congo Square, where slaves once gathered to dance. With insight and warmth, Charles M. Robinson III follows the ups and downs of this great southern state, from the optimism of early settlers to the struggles of the Civil War, from the joy of the Mardi Gras to the horror of Hurricane Katrina. \u003cbr\u003eLike the other books in this highly regarded series, \u003ci\u003eRoadside History of Louisiana\u003c\/i\u003e is divided into six regions, following highways and scenic byways through small towns and urban centers, enlightening both residents and visitors. Numerous historical photographs and maps enhance this delightful guide to the history of the Pelican State.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 351\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 01, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758145569056,"sku":"9780878425310","price":21.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/092627f47e15106743925f53f0de08b0.webp?v=1780119135","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/roadside-history-of-louisiana-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}