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Louisiana Voyages: The Travel Writings of Catharine Cole

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Visit Louisiana through the eyes of a sophisticated and earthy journalist of the late 19th century. The editors selected the most evocative, interesting and amusing reports of Catherine Cole (Martha Field) of her journeys through Louisiana. She can be nearly a poetess in describing the scenes and sights she saw; she's a pragmatic who relates the commercial activities and opportunities of her era Louisiana; she's a "rough" traveler who can deal, many times unhappily and/or amusingly, with mud, swamps, and heat. This is a delightful and informative read. You can't go wrong if you want to experience late 19th century Louisiana through the eyes of this intrepid and witty journalist.