Old Louisiana

by Lyle Saxon

Book Overview

A fascinating volume, Old Louisiana chronicles much of the state's history. Vignettes depict the early French settlers, the later Spanish rulers, and the rise and collapse of the great plantation era.

Bringing to light old diaries, letters, and other rare sources, Saxon creates a sensitive and realistic portrait of this charming, colorful state and its people. The reader meets daring pioneers, hot-tempered duellists, aristocratic planters,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882897055
• ISBN13: 9780882897059
• Release Date: December 1988
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

A Good View Of History Without The Boredom!

I'm pleased to find this book has been reprinted. I have found it to be most interesting and helpful to coincide with dates and history of Louisiana and compare those to my own geneology at the time my ancestors lived there. Mr. Saxon's love for this historical and diversed state and its people is very evident.