The Louisiana Field Guide
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The Louisiana Field Guide

Understanding Life in the Pelican State

  1. 272 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Louisiana Field Guide

Understanding Life in the Pelican State

About this book

In Louisiana, every bite of food and each turn of phrase is an expression of cultural literacy. Correctly pronouncing "Tchoupitoulas" or "Atchafalaya, " knowing the difference between the first Governor Long and the second one, being able to spot the artwork of Caroline Durieux, and honoring the distinction between a Creole and a Cajun roux serve not just as markers of familiarity; they represent acts of preservation. The Louisiana Field Guide: Understanding Life in the Pelican State expands on this everyday communion of history, delving into the cultural patchwork that makes the Gumbo State both thoroughly American and absolutely singular.An authoritative lineup of contributors reintroduces Louisiana through the lenses of environment, geography, history, politics, religion, culture, language, sports, literature, film, music, architecture, food, and art. Whether describing the archi-tectural details of the Ursuline Convent in the French Quarter or sharing the family history of Bourgeois' Meat Market just outside of Thibodaux, the essays in The Louisiana Field Guide present a fresh and expansive look at the enchanting and perplexing Pelican State.At once an accessible primer and a rich omnibus, this volume explores the well-known destinations and far-flung corners of Louisiana, from Cameron Parish to Congo Square, offering an enlightening companion guide for visitors and a trust-worthy reference for residents.

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Information

Publisher
LSU Press
Year
2014
Print ISBN
9780807157763

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Acknowledgments
  8. Shaping Louisiana: Our Geography and Environment
  9. Louisiana History
  10. Louisiana Cultures: A Creole Mosaic
  11. Love Vine and Lived Religion in Louisiana
  12. The Many Languages of Louisiana
  13. Literary Carnival and the Dream State
  14. The Local Diet
  15. Louisiana Politics: Populism, Reform, and Disaster
  16. Seeing and Hearing Louisiana: Music and Film
  17. The Architecture of Louisiana
  18. Louisiana as Center for the Arts
  19. LSU Football and Other Sports in Louisiana
  20. Contributors
  21. Index