Historical Memoirs Of Louisiana

From The First Settlement Of The Colony To The Departure Of Governor O'Reilly In 1770 (1853)

von Benjamin Franklin French

304 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Historical Memoirs of Louisiana: From the First Settlement of the Colony to the Departure of Governor O'Reilly in 1770 is a book written by Benjamin Franklin French and published in 1853. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history of Louisiana from its earliest days as a French colony to the departure of Governor O'Reilly in 1770. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the early explorers who first discovered the region, the establishment of French settlements along the Mississippi River, and the eventual transfer of Louisiana to Spanish control. French also delves into the political and social history of the colony, examining the various conflicts and alliances that shaped Louisiana's development over the years.Throughout the book, French draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a detailed and nuanced view of Louisiana's history. He also includes numerous maps and illustrations to help readers better understand the geography and culture of the region.Overall, Historical Memoirs of Louisiana is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American South, as well as for scholars and students of colonial history more broadly. French's meticulous research and engaging writing style make this book a fascinating and informative read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this important period in American history.With Historical And Biographical Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Historisch, politisch, militärisch
• ISBN: 9781436872058
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.06.2008
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC