Early days in Iberia Parish, LA, which includes the communities of Jeanerette, New Iberia and Loreauville, are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this brand new 78-page 8.5" x 11" spiral-bound book, printed on 60# opaque paper. The full-color front cover is protected with a vinyl sheet.
The book includes excerpts from two hard-to-find vintage publications: Southwest Louisiana Biographical and Historical, edited by William Henry Perrin and originally published by the Gulf Publishing Company in 1891, and Louisiana, a Guide to the State, compiled by Workers of the Writers' Program of the WPA in 1941.
The history portion of the book includes: a general description, including water courses; Residences and Plantations; Prairie au Large; Grand Cote and Petit Anse Islands, the Avery Salt Mines; Indian Relics; Joe Jefferson's Island; Lake Peigneur; Early settlers; the Acadians; the First Court House; Epidemics; Lawyers; Schools; Churches; Newspapers; Military; and the various cities and towns.
In addition to the many names mentioned in the history section, there are a number of biographies of prominent citizens: John Dorville Broussard, Robert F. Broussard, Cimile Broussard, N. Broussard, A.C. Bernard, Alfred G. Barnard, Walter J. Burke, W.R. Burke, Ernest Berard, Rev. M. Bardy, J.C. Bussey, Henry T. Boutte, Sasthene V. Bourque, J.B. Bourque, Madame Emilie J. (Hoffherr) Labau Cyr, Rev. Juliel Charles, George T. Colgin, T.A. Derouen, Cesaire Darby, Gustave Delahoussaye, T.L. Dulany, B.D. Dauterive, A.J. Decuir, Zenon Decuir, Toussain Duplantias, Louis N. Drouet, E.H. Darby, Leopold DeBlanc, Theogene Delahoussaye, Frank Delahoussaye, E.F. Darby, Narcisse Druelhet, Aug. Erath, T.D. Foster, Otto Fritsche, J.A. Fagot, Leonard S. Frere, George Francis, Judge Fred L. Gates, E.C. Geneux, Adrien Gonsoulin, Jacob Guth, Dr. S.R. Gay, Robert Hogsett, Jno. F. Hoffman, William F. Hudson, E. Kissack, Dr. Henry A. King, Julius Koch, Pierre LeBron, A.L. Lagarde, J.B. Lawton, J.B. Lobdell, Leon Lozes, Alphonse Landry, Joseph T. Labove, James F. Martin, Theomile Mequez, Drozen Mequez, Andrew Meyers, Dr. C.A. McGowen, A.L. Monnot, Paul Nelson, Robert A. Olivier, H. Patout, Judge Robert S. Perry, Joseph A. Provost, George Marsh Robertson, Millard F. Smith, Junius Sampson, W.E. Satterfield, V.A. Souathe, George Simon, J.C. Sanquinett, P.H. Segura, John T. White, Luke Trainor, G.W. Whitworth, and William F. Weeks.
The WPA book gives a nostalgic glimpse from a 1941 vantage point, including interesting historical notes, especially as they relate to sightseeing possibilities. Included is a map of the area, a section on New Iberia with points of interest noted, and a tour stop at Jeanerette.
Wouldn't this make a unique gift?
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