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100 1 _aDesdunes, Rodolphe Lucien,
_d1849-1928
245 1 0 _aNos Hommes et Notre Histoire :
_bNotices biographiques accompagnées de reflexions et de souvenirs personnels
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-02-10
508 _aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Chuck Greif, African American Biographical Database and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Nos Hommes et Notre Histoire" by Rodolphe Lucien Desdunes is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work pays tribute to the contributions and hardships faced by the Creole population, particularly men of color, in Louisiana. It combines biographical sketches with personal reflections and aims to honor the legacy of notable figures within this community. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone as the author expresses admiration for the Creole community, emphasizing a deep connection despite historical injustices. Desdunes discusses the involvement of free men of color in the 1814-1815 campaign alongside other soldiers, highlighting their bravery and contributions. He introduces the character Hippolyte Castra, a featured figure within the narrative, who poetically laments the ingratitude faced by soldiers of color post-victory. The beginning establishes a poignant backdrop of personal and collective struggles while asserting the importance of remembering and celebrating the unsung heroes of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCreoles -- Louisiana -- Biography
653 _aLouisiana -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20554
999 _c61825
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