Customer Reviews

Cabanocey: The History, Customs, and Folklore of St. James Parish (Louisiana Parish Histories Series)

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Having lived in St. James Parish for most of my life, this book gives a great look into the past. While many of the sites stated in the book have been lost in time, this book gives a look back to the eary years when this parish was a little Cajun settlement. Being black, this book has given me a link to my family's past and our cajun roots

My family is from Cabanocey, and they touched on the various ways to spell my maiden name...which was impressive. It was helpful in identifying where my family's customs come from and how my ancestors made it to their settling grounds in St. James.

This book got me interested in Genealogy, but I don't think it's a good fit for an avid researcher. It has some really interesting history about the parish, and the people, and some monumental locations.

I liked it and rated it 4 stars because it opened up my eyes to my own history. If you're an outsider looking to learn more about Louisiana, perhaps this is not a good place to begin. You'd need some prior knowledge about South Louisiana, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and St. James Parish itself. Being native helps a lot since it talks about plants located along specific highways, sugar mills that the old locals will remember, etc. It's a great book for anyone in the 10-12 corridor.