The Cajuns: From Acadia to Louisiana - William Faulkner Rushton | 1979

by William Faulkner Rushton

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Discover the Rich Heritage of Louisiana's Cajuns! The Cajuns: From Acadia to Louisiana • William Faulkner Rushton • 1979 Title: The Cajuns: From Acadia to Louisiana Author: William Faulkner Rushton Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Year: 1979 Format: Hardcover ISBN: 0374118175 Summary The Cajuns of Louisiana are a people descended from one of the earliest colonies of European North Americans. In 1755, their community was decimated in one of American history's most brutal episodes, known to the Cajuns as Le Grand Dérangement. This comprehensive book traces both the Acadian roots of these staunchly independent people and the exodus of their refugee descendants into the physically and politically challenging bayou country of colonial Louisiana. Rushton brings their contemporary culture into relief through tales of Louisiana's swamps and prairies, its distinctive Cajun music (most frequently heard at the Saturday night fais-dodo), crafts, and architecture. It even includes recipes for gumbo and jambalaya, along with lessons in Cajun French! Features beautiful, highly collectible jacket art by renowned Louisiana artist George Rodrigue. Condition Report: Good Exterior: The dust jacket shows notable shelf wear, including edge chipping at the spine crown, rubbing, and a large, visible v-shaped tear/crease on the back cover (see photos). The hardcover boards are solid with minor corner bumping. Binding: Tight and square. Interior: Pages are clean, bright, unmarked, and highly prese

• Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
• Year: 1979
• ISBN: 0374118175
• Condition: Good

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