Acadia [CD-ROM]

Pelican Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 1999

Interactive, multimedia presentations make exploring Acadian culture and history fun and easy on this CD-ROM that is conveniently divided into sections on culture, history, genealogy, and even tours of Nova Scotia and the Maritimes. Users can witness the progression of the series of deportations, take a virtual tour of a historical village like Grand PrÈ, and listen to songs by artists like 1755, the most popular musical group in Acadian history. In the process they may better understand just who the Acadians are. And with a dictionary that can be heard as well as read, comprehending the French language becomes much easier, too. Noted children's book author Sheila HÈbert Collins has written Jean-Paul HÈbert Was There , a story that is included on the CD-ROM. She is the author of Les Trois Cochons , Jolie Blonde and the Three HÈberts , Cendrillon: A Cajun Cinderella , and Petite Rouge: A Cajun Twist to an Old Tale . Mrs. Collins also is the narrator of the audiocassette compilation of the last two books. All are published by Pelican. Acadia works on both Macintoshô and PC systems. Also available in French. Adopted by Oklahoma and Utah as supplemental material for social studies in grades 8 - 12.

Product Details

• CD-ROM: 800 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing (June 30, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565546946
• ISBN-13: 978-1565546943
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 2.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,570,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive visual guide to L'Acadie, November 3, 1999

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Chere Coen - See all my reviews

This review is from: Acadia (CD-ROM)

For those of us in Nouveau Acadia (Louisiana), this CD-ROM features a fantastic virtual tour of L'Acadie (Nova Scotia and the Canadian Maritime Provinces), both past and present. Acadian music, dance, food, culture and history are but a few of the subjects this comprehensive guides offers in both English and French. My personal favorites were the virtual explanation of the Acadian dykes, showing how these ingenious dams reclaimed marshlands from the massive tides of Minas Basin; video footage of Acadian dance; audiotapes of traditional Acadian songs and the extensive historical explanation of where the Acadians were sent after being exiled by the English beginning in 1755. For those we want the whole picture of Acadian culture, this CD-ROM is a must. I heartily recommend it.