The Founding of New Acadia: The Beginnings of Acadian Life in Louisiana, 1765-1803

by Carl A. Brasseaux

Book Overview

In this penetrating study, Carl Brasseaux looks beyond long-standing mythology to provide a critical account of early Acadian culture in Louisiana and the reasons for its survival. He convincingly dispels many received notions about the routes Acadians traveled from Nova Scotia to Louisiana, their original settlement sites, and the patterns of their subsequent migrations within the state, and closely examines the relations of Louisiana's Acadians...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807120995
• ISBN13: 9780807120996
• Release Date: February 1997
• Publisher: LSU Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Book on Acadian History in Louisiana

This book tells the story of Acadians as they made their way into Louisiana. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to educate themselves or others on this subject.

New Acadia

Great book! Somewhat academic, but a very interesting and informative work on the Acadians.

New Acadia

The Acadians are North Americans of French descent who have been in the Western Hemisphere for nearly 400 years. During that time they have remained a relatively homogeneous group. The early history of the Acadians has been previously well-documented. Dr. Brasseaux, a history scholar-teacher, has been heard telling students to investigate their roots in their studies. In this well researched and written volume, he has done just that himself. He relates in easily readable form the settling of Acadian South Louisiana. He is fortunate to have a large collection of Spanish Colonial documents literally at his fingertips to assist in his research. His book is a "must read" for anyone who wants the real picture of the beginnings of Acadiana.

A great historical reference book on the Acadians in LA.

This book takes you through the history of the Acadian people to their new home in Louisana. It gives the reader a sense of what made the Acadian-Cajun people the way they are today. I recomend it for any one interested in Acadian history or Louisiana history.