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Baton Rouge : 15 Historic Postcards

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Overview

In 1699, no one knew that an unassuming location on a high bluff along the Mississippi River would one day become the capital of Louisiana.

French explorer Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville, found the fabled Red Stick, a post that marked the line between two Native American nations and gave Baton Rouge, Louisiana, its name. This book chronicles the subsequent 150 years of the daily activities of Baton Rouge's residents through images of the city's growth and development; life during the Civil War, floods, hurricanes, and economic depressions; and Baton Rougeans working, playing, and celebrating. Enjoy the rich history of Baton Rouge in this collection of 15 historic black-and-white postcards.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780738525495
  • ISBN-10: 0738525499
  • Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
  • Publish Date: August 2008
  • Dimensions: 6 x 4.5 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.15 pounds
  • Page Count: 15

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