Bernardo de Galvez in Louisiana, 1776-1784 (Louisiana Parish Histories Series) [Paperback]

John Caughey (Author), Jack Holmes (Foreword)

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ISBN-10: 1565545176 | ISBN-13: 978-1565545175 | Publication Date: September 30, 1999 | Edition: 2

Spanish colonial governor Bernardo de Gálvez gained the respect and admiration of the citizens of both Louisiana and the newly formed United States for his vigorous, capable leadership and military action during the American Revolutionary War. This comprehensive study follows Gálvez's career in Louisiana and the important role he played in the war, a role often left out of American history books.

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Spanish colonial governor Bernardo de Gálvez gained the respect and admiration of the citizens of both Louisiana and the newly formed United States for his vigorous, capable leadership and military action during the American Revolutionary War. This comprehensive study follows Gálvez's career in Louisiana and the important role he played in the war, a role often left out of American history books. Divided into three sections, the book includes the history of Spain's governance in Louisiana before Gálvez, his governorship, and his brief career as viceroy of New Spain before his death in 1789. Though a large portion of the text focuses on Gálvez's military campaigns, which were the only battles west of the Allegheny Mountains during the American Revolution, the account also chronicles his daily colonial struggles, such as how to keep Louisiana safe from Indian attacks. A bibliography with notes about the location of records consulted and a portrait of Gálvez round out the biography. This thorough, well-researched, and readable work is an essential for any history lover's collection.

About the Author

History was Caughey's passion, and he was very active in several different organizations. He was a dignified, gentlemanly, and gifted teacher at UCLA for more than forty years. He was a mentor for two generations of historians of California and the West and supervised three dozen doctoral dissertations. He was also a social activist and civil libertarian who cared deeply about education and wrote one of the first textbooks that took into account the role of women and minorities in American history.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Firebird Press; 2 edition (September 30, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565545176
• ISBN-13: 978-1565545175
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #785,444 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great information about a little-known history, August 12, 2001

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This review is from: Bernardo de Galvez in Louisiana, 1776-1784 (Louisiana Parish Histories Series) (Paperback)

Growing up in Louisiana, I had heard various stories about Bernardo de Galvez and his role in aiding the Americans during the Revolution. John Caughey explains it all in this well-researched text, including many incidents and facts that surprised me. For instance, it has been documented that the English planned an attack on New Orleans during the American Revolution and would have had not the Spanish attacked their forts at Manchac and Baton Rouge first. Genealogists with ties to the American Revolutionary battles in Louisiana will also enjoy this book. The text becomes a bit tedious due to the scholarly nature, but that's a minor point. The trials, tribulations and accomplishments of this little-known American hero are sure to delight all readers.