Set during an actual vigilante uprising in 1859 Louisiana, musician, medicine man, and all-around Cajun rascal Belizaire Breaux must save a friend’s life, win a woman’s heart, outfox a crooked sheriff, stop marauding “Regulators,” expose an evil villain, and rescue the inheritance of three orphaned children in a novel that blends suspense and humor.

Buy from Amazon

“Although several books are available on various aspects of Cajun culture, this title offers a comprehensive survey of the history, social institutions, material culture, and recreational activities of this unique ethnic group. It is further distinguished by the sound scholarship of folklorists and historians whose writings have been gracefully assembled under one cover… Highly recommended.” Library Journal

Buy from Amazon

“The reader is presented with a string of anecdotes chronicling La Salle’s early dealings in Canada; his rivalry with his older brother Jean, a Sulpician priest; his return to France to present his plan to the devious Louis XIV; and his adventures on the Mississippi River… The Native American viewpoint with which the authors imbue the narrative is new and welcome.” Publishers Weekly

Buy from Amazon

The story of man and mudbugs starting in 25,000 B.C. and ending with the batch just put on to boil. A social history with recipes. Object of study by philosophers of antiquity and today’s scientific establishment, pioneer pauper’s feast and gourmet entree, afternoon pastime and modern aquaculture agribusiness, this book tracks the crawfish’s generous contributions to science, folklore, cuisine and even music.

Buy from Amazon

Travel the back roads that hug the bayous of Louisiana from Shreveport to Grand Isle. Discover overlooked haunts and unique museums in this delightful journey along the country roads of Louisiana. A great armchair read as well as the guide that’ll have you wandering off highways and poking through great old towns with lots of history and stories.

Buy from Amazon