History of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; Louisiana / Southwest Louisiana Biographical and Historical
by William Henry Perrin
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Gulf Publishing Company Early days in St. Landry Parish, LA, which includes the communities of Eunice, Opelousas, Arnaudville, Cankton, Grand Coteau, Krotz Springs, Leonville, Melville, Palmetto, Port Barre, Sunset and Washington, are recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this brand new 76-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. In addition to the usual data found in county histories -- local government, churches, schools, newspapers, topography, railroads, agriculture, industries, towns, bench and bar, physicians, etc., this book includes names of many early settlers with interesting reminiscences of some of them, sections on Creoles and Indians, and a discussion on how the parish was once the Attakapas Country and later the county of Opelousas. The book includes the names of privates as well as officers who served in the Confederate Army. Included is a list showing the original organization of the Opelousas guards, Company F, 8th Regiment, Louisiana Volunteers. In addition to the many names mentioned in the history section, there are a number of biographies of prominent citizens: C.B. Andrus, William R. Ashford, Capt. Walthall Burton, Dr. George E. Brooks, Jonas W. Bailey, Dr. E.S. Barry, R.H. Barry, F.G. Brinkhaus, Dr. A.J. Bercier, Joseph Bloch, James Burleigh, Joseph Burleigh, Edward Boagni, C.F. Burr, Frank E. Bailey, Lewis Bihm, John Boudreaux, E. North Cullom, Robert Chachere, Dr. Theog. Chachere, Joseph Chachere, James R. Cottingham, H.P. Comeau, Clifford H. Comeau, Theodore Coreil, John D. Currie, J.B. Clements, W.F. Clopton, Dr. William Childs, Martin Carron, E.J. Conway, Henry Hays Cage, C.C. Duson (extensive bio), Addison Dimmick, Gilbert L. Dupre, Capt. Lyman J. Dodge, Capt. G.V. Dodez, H.H. Deshotels, Arthur Dejean, Notley C. Devilliers, Lucius David, L.J. Dossmann, Eraste Durio, Diomel Durio, Adlin Durio, Dr. Louis Debaillon, Christopher Dietlein, Walter S. Durke, Judge E.D. Estilette, H.E. Estorge, Charles N. Ealer, W. Evans, T.S. Fontenot, Ozeme Fontenot, O.B. Fontenon, Dr. Paul Foster, George N. Fitzhugh, A.H. Generes, S.J. Gosselin, Carlos Greig, Capt. Thomas C. Gibbens, Col. John Crawford Gillespie, Jas. L. Guilbeau, Capt. S.J.C. Gordon, Henry L. Garland, Capt. S. Haas, Dr. J.A. Haas, E.C. Hawkins, Dr. J.E. Hawkins, Mrs. M.M. Hayes, Thomas A. Hicks, John H. Humble, S. Howell, Dr. V.K. Irion, Phylip Knight, Dr. Robert M. Littell, Dr. Benjamin A. Littell, L.E. Littell, Alphonse Levy, Sol. Loeb, E. Latreyte, Joseph Lassalle, T. Jay Lacy, V.D. Ledoux, Dr. William Robertson Lastrapes, Mark Lazaro, Dorsin P. Lefleur, Ertemon Lafleure, B.F. Meginley, E.C. Milburn, A.H. Mouton, Judge Joseph Murtaugh Moore, J.M. Morris and Company, J.B. McCoy, Mrs. Eleanor A. Millard, Gregory W. Martin, John M. Oge, T.L. Posey, Charles Pitre, Landry Rougeau, Dr. Virgil C. Reynolds, Dr. James Ray, Dr. James O. Ray, A.A. Richard, Dr. Henry O. Read, Jos. N. Robin, E.C. Roger, L.M. Roger, Judge M. Roberia, J.T. Skipper, Leonce Sandoz, J.T. Stewart, Dr. J.P. Saizan, David P. Saizan, Capt. Jones P. Smith, Capt. E.W. Sylvester, Dr. I.E. Shute, Judge Arthur Simon, J.P. Savant, Charles R. Steele, George S. Singleton, Valentine Savoy, J.J. Thompson, E. Sumter Taylor, Dr. T.T. Tarlton, Dr. William M. Thompson, Dr. Edward Thompson, C.M. Thompson, Edward P. Veazie, Yves Vidrine, Aurelie Vidrine, Alcin Vidrine, John M. Ware, Major M.R. Wilson, Ferdinand M. Wartelle, Dr. S.P. Ward, Robert Zernott, and S. Jos. Wilson. The brief WPA book gives a nostalgic glimpse from a 1941 vantage point, including interesting historical notes, especially as they relate to sightseeing possibilities. The excerpt primarily concerns the city of Eunice. . Limited Edition Reprint. Spiral/Comb. New/No Jacket. 8.5" x 11".
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- AzArrow (US)
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- Title
- History of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; Louisiana / Southwest Louisiana Biographical and Historical
- Author
- William Henry Perrin
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New New
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited Edition Reprint
- Publisher
- Gulf Publishing Company
- Size
- 8.5" x 11"
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- WPA
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