The Louisiana Irish Contributor(s): Clark, Margaret Varnell (Author) |
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ISBN: 0595433634 ISBN-13: 9780595433636 Publisher: iUniverse OUR PRICE: $12.56 Product Type: Paperback Published: July 2007 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
Dewey: 976.300 |
Physical Information: 0.32" H x 6" W x 9" (0.46 lbs) 136 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Irish - Cultural Region - Deep South - Geographic Orientation - Louisiana |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Long before the American colonies won their independence, the Irish were making their own history in Louisiana. The Louisiana Irish tells the story of how the Irish influence touched every aspect of society and can still be felt throughout New Orleans and the surrounding region today. Author Margaret Varnell Clark chronicles a number of people and historical events, including:
Filled with historical treasures and little-publicized facts, The Louisiana Irish tells the story of the Irish and how they shaped the city of New Orleans, the state of Louisiana, and the American South. |