Author: Nina J. Haydel Publisher: ISBN: 9781598725827 Category : Cats Languages : en Pages : 66
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"JoJo, a French cat, unhappy with life in France, came to Colonial Louisiana before it became part of the United States. JoJo overcomes his fears of change and brings life to the adventures of the French, Spanish, German[s], and other Europeans, who built Louisiana's population, culture, and industry. Once in Louisiana, JoJo buys a plantation, finds a wife, and becomes the father of adorable Creole kittens. The kittens grow up as members of the New Orleans Creole society, with adventures that shape their lives. They enjoy the colorful Mardi Gras, while learning about themselves through their exciting YOO-DOO dolls. This book shows how the Creole kittens grow up in a Louisiana Creole family"-- Cover, p. 4.
Author: Anand Syea Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1315388561 Category : Foreign Language Study Languages : en Pages : 526
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French Creoles: A Comprehensive and Comparative Grammar is the first complete reference to present the morphology, grammar and syntax of a representative selection of French Creoles in one volume. The book is organised to promote a thorough understanding of the grammar of French Creoles and presents its complexities in a concise and readable form. An extensive index, cross-referencing and a generous use of headings provides readers with immediate access to the information they require. The varieties included within the volume provide a representative collection of French Creoles from the Indian, Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, including: Mauritian Creole, Seychelles Creole, Reunion Creole (where relevant), Haitian Creole, Martinique Creole, Guadeloupe Creole, Guyanese French Creole, Karipuna, St. Lucia Creole, Louisiana Creole and Tayo. By providing a comprehensive description of a range of French Creoles in a clear and non-technical manner, this grammar is the ideal reference for all linguists and researchers with an interest in Creole studies and in French, descriptive and historical linguistics.
Author: Publisher: Pelican Publishing ISBN: 9781455613205 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 40
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Illustrations and rhythmic text celebrate edible treats that characterize Louisiana, such as beignets and po boys. Includes facts about the foods mentioned and a recipe for red beans and rice.
Author: John Cuevas Publisher: McFarland ISBN: 0786485787 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 205
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Just off the coast of the Gulf Islands National Seashore lies Cat Island, an isolated, T-shaped sliver of sand with a remarkable past. A coveted hiding place for Jean Lafitte's pirate treasure in the late eighteenth century and illegal booze during Prohibition, Cat Island also witnessed the first shots of the Battle of New Orleans, an encampment for Seminoles during the Trail of Tears and the first lighthouses on the Mississippi coast. As a child, author John Cuevas learned that his family had owned and lived on the island for three generations beginning with his ancestor, Juan de Cuevas, referred to as "The King of Cat Island," who received it by way of a Spanish land grant. In this engaging work, Cuevas chronicles the historic events that occurred on the island's shores and offers a tribute to the legacy of one of the Gulf Coast's pioneer families.
Author: Burt Feintuch Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi ISBN: 1496842510 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 256
Book Description
Creole Soul: Zydeco Lives is an exquisitely photographed volume of interviews with contemporary zydeco musicians. Featuring the voices of zydeco’s venerable senior generation and its current agents of change, this book celebrates a musical world full of passion, energy, cowboy hats and boots, banging bass, horse trailers, joy, and dazzling dance moves. Author Burt Feintuch captures an important American music in the process of significant—and sometimes controversial—change. Creole Soul draws us into conversations with zydeco musicians from Texas and Louisiana, most of them bandleaders, including Ed Poullard, Lawrence “Black” Ardoin, Step Rideau, Brian Jack, Jerome Batiste, Ruben Moreno, Nathan Williams Jr., Leroy Thomas, Corey Ledet, Sean Ardoin, and Dwayne Dopsie. Some of the interviewees represent the contemporary scene and are among today’s most popular performers along the Creole Corridor. Others are rooted in older French music forms and are especially well qualified to talk about zydeco’s origins. The musicians speak freely, whether discussing the death of a famed musician or describing a memorable performance, such as when Boozoo Chavis played the accordion while dripping blood on stage shortly after a freak barbeque-building accident that sliced off parts of two of his fingers. They address the influence of rap on today’s zydeco music and discuss how to pass music along to a younger generation—and how not to. They weigh the merits of the old-time zydeco clubs versus today’s casinos and African American trailrides, which come complete with horses and the loudest zydeco bands you can imagine. In Creole Soul, zydeco musicians give an unprecedented look into their lives, their music, and their culture.
Author: Danny Singleton Publisher: ISBN: 9781952005589 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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This book is a heart-rending personal account of the painful journey of a once-young an whose tragic mistakes early in his life led to his lengthy incarceration in the state penitentiary where he still remains.
Author: Thomas Klingler Publisher: LSU Press ISBN: 080715590X Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 522
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If I Could Turn My Tongue Like That, by Thomas Klingler, is an in-depth study of the Creole language spoken in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, a community situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River above Baton Rouge that dates back to the early eighteenth century. The first comprehensive grammatical description of this particular variety of Louisiana Creole, Klingler's work is timely indeed, since most Creole speakers in the Pointe Coupee area are over sixty-five and the language is not being passed on to younger generations. It preserves and explains an important yet little understood part of America's cultural heritage that is rapidly disappearing. The heart of the book is a detailed morphosyntactic description based on some 150 hours of interviews with Pointe Coupee Creole speakers. Each grammatical feature is amply illustrated with contextual examples, and Klingler's descriptive framework will facilitate comparative research. The author also provides historical and sociolinguistic background information on the region, examining economic, demographic, and social conditions that contributed to the formation and spread of Creole in Louisiana. Pointe Coupee Creole is unusual, and in some cases unique, because of such factors as the parish's early exposure to English, its rapid development of a plantation economy, and its relative insulation from Cajun French. The volume concludes with transcriptions and English translations of Creole folk tales and of Klingler's conversations with Pointe Coupee's residents, a treasure trove of cultural and linguistic raw data. This kind of rarely printed material will be essential in preserving Creole in the future. Encylopedic in its approach and featuring a comprehensive bibliography, If I Could Turn My Tongue Like That is a rich resource for those interested in the development of Louisiana Creole and in Francophony.
Author: Susanne Saben Publisher: DYM Worldwide Publishers ISBN: 191135549X Category : Pets Languages : en Pages : 79
Book Description
Everything you need to know about Munchkin Cats - from Munchkin Kittens to the adult Munchkin Cat, to the Dwarf Cat. Includes detailed insight into Munchkins, Teacup Cats, and all types of Short Legged Cat. Covered are Munchkin Cat Prices, behavior, quirks, and everything you need to know about raising a healthy & happy Munchkin Cat. Another informative and entertaining title from passionate cat owner and lover Susanne Saben! As a true Munchkin cat lover- she enjoys advising on all aspects of Munchkin Cats from raising a Munchkin Kitten, the first vet visit, Teacup Cats and how to tell the difference, Munchkin Cat prices, Scottish Fold Munchkins, Genetta, Lambkins, and how to find the best Munchkin Cat Breeders. Whether you are looking for a Munchkin Cat, already a Munchkin Cat owner, or a seasoned Munchkin Cat owner, the tricks and tips within this guide will prove invaluable. This book is a must-have guide for anybody passionate about Munchkin Cats. Susanne lays out everything you need to know in an easy to understand and memorable style. The book is written in an easy to read, straightforward, and fun way to enhance your experience around every aspect of living with and loving your Munchkin Cat! It's everything you need to know about Munchkin Cats, the Munchkin Cat, Munchkin Kittens, the Dwarf Cat, & Teacup Kittens from Munchkin Cat owner Susanne Saben. This is the must-have guide for anyone passionate about Munchkin Cats or wanting to know more. Munchkin Cat Prices, Scottish Fold Munchkin, Dwarf Cat types, Dwarf Kittens, Genetta, & More!
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