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050 4 _aF350.5
100 1 _aLe Page du Pratz,
_d-1775
240 1 0 _aHistoire de la Louisiane. English
245 1 4 _aThe 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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-01
508 _aProduced by Stan Goodman and Distributed Proofreaders
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNatural history -- Louisiana -- Early works to 1800
653 _aIndians of North America -- Mississippi River Valley -- Early works to 1800
653 _aLouisiana -- History -- To 1803
653 _aLouisiana -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
653 _aFrance -- Colonies -- America
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9153
999 _c50964
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