02528cam a22003613u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500011001051000029001162400038001452450171001832640051003543000047004053360026004523370026004783380036005045000031005405080058005715201164006295340045017936530056018386530080018946530036019746530063020106530034020738560042021079990017021499153UtSlPG20260610133229.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF350.51 aLe Page du Pratz,d-177510aHistoire de la Louisiane. English14aThe History of Louisiana, Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina :bContaining a Description of the Countries That Lie on Both Sides of the River Missisippi 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-10-01  aProduced by Stan Goodman and Distributed Proofreaders  a"The History of Louisiana, Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina" by Antoine Simon Le Page Du Pratz is a historical account likely written in the mid-18th century, detailing the early settlements and native cultures of Louisiana and its surrounding regions. This work captures the author's extensive observations and experiences as he explores the natural environment, inhabitants, and events surrounding the settlements formed in the area.  The opening of the book introduces us to Du Pratz himself, who arrived in Louisiana in 1718, and provides background on his purpose in documenting the land and its people. He recounts the initial challenges of establishing a plantation and introduces a significant character, a young Chitimacha girl who becomes his companion amidst the trials they face in the unfamiliar territory. The narrative sets the stage for Du Pratz's reflections on the native tribes, their customs, and the subsequent development of French settlements, all while hinting at the sociopolitical dynamics of the era that influenced both the indigenous population and European colonists. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNatural history -- Louisiana -- Early works to 1800  aIndians of North America -- Mississippi River Valley -- Early works to 1800  aLouisiana -- History -- To 1803  aLouisiana -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800  aFrance -- Colonies -- America40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9153  c50964d50964