The Crawfish Book

by Glen Pitre

Book Overview

American Indians worshiped them as creators of the world, Napoleon ate them to celebrate his victories, Swedes have them shipped in from halfway around the world, and for Louisiana's Cajuns the humble crawfish is the centerpiece of cuisine, a symbol of ethnic pride, a staple commodity for thriving business ventures, and an inextricable part of folklore.

Research and interviews spice this delightful book that details the relationship between...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0878055991
• ISBN13: 9780878055999
• Release Date: April 1993
• Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 7.5"