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The haunted history of the Crescent City! Newly revised and updated, this installment in the much-acclaimed Ghost Hunter's Guide Series is designed for locals, new residents, and travelers seeking...

Personal stories of tragedy, bravery, ego, and cowardice in this often- overlooked battle for Texas independence.This fast-moving narrative presents the struggles of the participants, both Texan and...

The works of more than 50 illustrators and cartoonists, many friends of Wood, are represented in this personal memoir.Author: Art WoodPublisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyPublication Date: Jan 01,...

"Earns four stars for its excellent variety of themes, the concise nature of each story, and the fantastic artwork."--Maryanne Obersinner, O'Hara Catholic School, Archdiocese of Portland, OregonTales...

Two adorable bears set out to find the source of an irresistible aroma and wind up smack dab in the middle of the most exciting place on earth--a festival! Join Hannah Bear and LuLu on a thrilling...

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...

A delightfully warm and humorous look at the rural lifestyle of a Tennessee farm family in the 1930s and 1940s.Author: Ibbie LedfordPublisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyPublication Date: Jan 01,...

The young people of todayare not aware of conditions of their grandparents' time. An effort is made onthese pages to record the past in such a manner as to make this generationunderstand and...

The disappearing history of Avoyelles Parish is revived! By the time this short history was first published in 1943, the legacy of Avoyelles Parish was almost completely forgotten. Corinne L...

The author of this comprehensive history was the first Louisiana historian to document his studies through research in the national archives of France and Spain. Originally published in 1854, this...

The author of this comprehensive history was the first Louisianahistorian to document his studies through research in the nationalarchives of France and Spain. Volume II (originally published in...

History of Louisiana: The American DominationAuthor: Charles E. GayarrePublisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyPublication Date: Dec 19, 1974Number of Pages: 732 pagesBinding: Paperback or...

History of Louisiana: The Spanish DominationAuthor: Charles E. GayarrePublisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyPublication Date: Dec 19, 1965Number of Pages: 664 pagesBinding: Paperback or...

Encompassing periods of settlement and war, this informative local history provides insight into the early years of Newton County, Mississippi, and the lives of its citizens. Exploring the county's...

This text presents sketches of the cities, villages, and townships of Pike County, Illinois, including educational, religious, civil, military, and political history, as well as portraits of...

This text presents sketches of the cities, villages, and townships of Pike County, Illinois, including educational, religious, civil, military, and political history, as well as portraits of...

The Southern Yacht Club of New Orleans is the second oldest in the United States. Since the club was officially organized as boat club on July 21, 1848, it has hosted countless regattas, supported...

When the first settlers landed on American shores, the difficulties in finding or making shelter must have seemed ironical as well as almost unbearable. The colonists found a land magnificent with...

In this ode to the foods of Georgia, a child visits her grandparents and samples hot boiled peanuts for the very first time. Soon they are off to discover what else the state has to offer, from the...

Every child can develop into a happy, well-adjusted adult. Nationally recognized clinical psychologist Don Fontenelle provides a guide to improving behavior in children, providing tools to counteract...

What's in your po' boy? It takes a lot of skill to put together the perfect New Orleans-style po' boy. Talented children's author and musician Johnette Downing takes readers through step by step to...

Taking a firm stance on a child's unruly behavior is the key to developing a well-adjusted household. This guide covers an array of behavioral problems and numerous examples of how to combat them...

These witty essays reveal why locals find it so hard to leave--and why visitors always come back.Author: Errol LabordePublisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyPublication Date: Nov 20, 2000Number of...

William Miller Owen served as first lieutenant and adjutant of the Battalion Washington Artillery of New Orleans. Realizing at the time of his service the importance of an accurate, objective account...

In compiling the Index, Mr. Cruise first correlated the indexes of each of the 31 volumes of the Louisiana Historical Quarterly, a staggering undertaking in itself. In addition, he himself indexed...

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...

This board book describes different events that happen in Florida as it rains--Author: Erin RovinPublisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyPublication Date: May 20, 2024Number of Pages: NA pagesLanguage:...

It's sunny in Florida. Even the gators think so. It's as bright as a rocket! Young children in the Sunshine State will certainly recognize all the signs of a sunny day in Florida in this exciting...

Regarded by many as the Mother of Texas, Jane Wilkinson Long is curiously absent from most history books. Now, this painstakingly researched novelization reveals the fascinating life of the little...

The son of a Sac and Fox Indian father and a Potawatami Indian mother, Jim Wa-Tho-Huk Thorpe was born in Oklahoma in 1888. A natural athlete, he overcame family tragedies and hardships to become a...