With a history tied to the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge has grown
from its colonial past as a military outpost favored by the French,
English, and Spanish, in turn, into an American city of modern
industry and rich diversity. Through the years, the people of Baton
Rouge have weathered travails while developing a unique culture and
city. Baton Rouge has seen occupation during the Civil War, the
destruction by fire and reconstruction of the State Capitol,
catastrophic flooding, and political and civil conflict—but also
the economic impact of a growing port, the historic arrivals of
Louisiana State University and Southern University, and the joyful
rituals of Saturday football and the Washington’s Birthday
Firemen’s Parade. Telling the city’s story in words and vivid
black and white, Historic Photos of Baton
Rouge documents 100-plus years in the life of the "Red
Stick” as only the camera can capture it—one engaging image at
a time.
General
Imprint: |
Turner Publishing, Inc.
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Historic Photos |
Release date: |
November 2008 |
Text writers: |
Mark E. Martin
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Dimensions: |
222 x 222 x 19mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Cloth over boards
|
Pages: |
202 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-68442-017-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
1-68442-017-2 |
Barcode: |
9781684420179 |
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