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The Mississippi was discovered by Marquette in 1673 and spanned by James B. Eads in 1874. In his prolific career as an inventor intimately linked to the Mississippi, Eads founded diving salvage...

There is a first time for everything! Young readers will be excited to learn about using roller skates through simple text and vibrant illustrations to aid comprehension. Includes a support page of...

The biography of an unsung American hero. Rousseau led the Spanish campaign against the British in Louisiana and West Florida during the Revolutionary War.Author: Raymond J. MartinezPublisher:...

Santa brings Roux, a kind but lonely raccoon, an extraordinary gift this year--a friend. Includes a recipe for Roux's Bayou stew.Author: J Steven Spires, Allison P MurphyPublisher: Pelican Publishing...

When the original edition of Scottish Gold and Silver Work was published in 1956 it was the first in its field, and today it remains the only comprehensive treatment of the subject. However, during...

A licensed psychologist shows you how to self-destruct if you choose! This warm-hearted, witty book dares you to cling to your neurotic symptoms, your depressions, your anxieties, and your unhealthy...

Now in paperback! Decode the story of the Sioux who helped win the war.In World War II, code making and code breaking reached a feverish peak. The fabled Enigma cipher had been broken, and all sides...

There is a first time for everything! Young readers will be excited to learn about riding a skateboard through simple text and vibrant illustrations to aid comprehension. Includes a support page of...

During the 19th century, the authors recorded the music of the slaves from what was actually heard on plantations during, and immediately following, the Civil War. Direc-tions for singing and musical...

It is time for nap at Sassy's house. But she is wide awake! Young readers will follow along as Sassy travels the state of Louisiana, enjoying music in New Orleans, picking strawberries in...

The wonder and beauty of the antebellum South comes alive once again in the memory of Eliza Ripley. Born in 1832, Ripley witnessed firsthand the changing South and lamented the loss of elegant...

Can man actually train himself to solve problems? Is there really an organized system of learning that points the way to resolving both personal and business problems?The answers lie in Solution...

A mother pelican leaves her hatchlings to fly all around the state, with the understanding that no matter where she is, she is thinking of them.--Author: Angelle Domingue TerrellPublisher: Pelican...

Covering much of the South, including all of Louisiana and parts of Texas, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, this informative compilation explains proper...

Mother Goose heads down south! This collection of forty-six original poems imbues popular nursery rhymes with a Southern twang. Beginning readers will encounter Chattahoochee Charlie, Miami Mary,...

PDF files two up trim size 5.25 x 8 please recenter on 5.5 page so the inside and outside margins are evenAuthor: Mary Elizabeth SandersPublisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyPublication Date: Oct 22,...

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Heirship Series Vol. II: Selected Annotated Abstracts of Marriage Book 1, 1811-1829 records marriages performed in St. Mary Parish by parish judges, justices of the peace,...

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Heirship Series Vol. II: Selected Annotated Abstracts of Marriage Book 1, 1811-1829 records marriages performed in St. Mary Parish by parish judges, justices of the peace,...

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...

This history of street and interurban electric railways ofLouisiana outlines and accentuates a fascinating and marvelous period of growthenjoyed by the state's larger cities, the interval of time...

The true tale behind the tragic poem is revealed. On September 5, 1755, the British declared that all Acadians were to be expelled from their homeland of Nova Scotia. The Acadians were forcibly...

This comprehensive volume traces the history of Lafayette Parish, from its earliest beginnings and the struggle between the Attakapas Indians and the first white settlers, French Canadians, English...

The cause of the Battle of Liberty Place was the result of several years of the troubled Reconstruction period, the coerced adoption of the 14 th Amendment, and the stealing of elections and the...

The history of the Chalmette Monument. American forces, led by Maj. Gen. Andrew Jackson, defeated the British Army during the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. Beginning with an overview of the battle,...

Forty-three stories with a glossary included.Author: Ambrose E. GonzalesPublisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyPublication Date: Feb 19, 1999Number of Pages: 350 pagesBinding: Paperback or...

The explanation of what the author saw on his expedition to the Laramie Range in the Rocky Mountains.Author: Richard Irving DodgePublisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyPublication Date: Dec 19,...

J is for Jefferson and S is for signatures in this illustrated children's picture book that traces the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence and its subsequent profound impact. Unlike...

Charles J. Colcock collected invaluable facts about his genealogy and printed them for the descendants of his family.Author: Charles Colcock Jones Jr.Publisher: Pelican Publishing CompanyPublication...

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...

The French pioneers in America left a lasting impact on the vitality and democratic ideals of the present-day United States. Through this collection of chapters originally penned as lectures for...