Life of A. P. Dostie, Or, the Conflict in New Orleans

by Emily Hazen Reed

Book Overview

The first full-length biography of Adolphe Dostie, a prominent Republican and advocate for black suffrage during Reconstruction in Louisiana. Emily Hazen Reed draws on personal correspondence and legal documents to paint a vivid picture of Dostie's life, and his pivotal role in shaping the political and social landscape of New Orleans in the aftermath of the Civil War.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021750913
• ISBN13: 9781021750914
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"