Pelican Guide to Plantation Homes of Louisiana, The [Paperback]

Anne Butler (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Pelican Guide | Publication Date: April 28, 2009

Featuring homes such as the beautiful Merieult House in the French Quarter and Oaklawn Manor near Bayou Teche, this comprehensive guide highlights the finest plantation homes in all regions of the state. From Natchitoches's Melrose Plantation to Lafayette's Alexandre Mouton House, these homes have been an integral part of Louisiana, some from the periods of French and Spanish rule. Butler carefully describes each structure's architectural uniqueness and relates the home's significance. She notes private and public plantations and includes updated contact information, all organized by driving tours. This revised edition reflects recent restorations and includes a new section showcasing the homes in New Orleans' Garden District.

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This completely revised, full-color edition includes an updated list of significant plantation homes in Louisiana, complete with the historical background of each structure and descriptions of unique features. This modernized guide offers an expanded New Orleans section, highlighting both the famous Garden District and the historic French Quarter. Hours of operation, contact information, and directions to hard-to-find homes are also included. Illustrated with sixty-two color photographs, this guide captures the majesty and mystery of Louisiana's splendid homes. A native of St. Francisville, Anne Butler has reached a diverse audience through her interest in her home state's unique cultures. She has written articles for publications such as the Los Angeles Times, Country Woman, New Orleans Magazine, and Country Roads and is the author of Acadian Plantation Country Cookbook, Audubon Plantation Country Cookbook, Bayou Plantation Country Cookbook, and Weep for the Living, all published by Pelican.

About the Author

Anne Butler is a native of St. Francisville and operates a bed and breakfast at the Butler Greenwood Plantation, which has been in her family since the 1790s. With her love of culture and various interests, she has reached a wide audience, having published articles in the Los Angeles Times, Country Woman, New Orleans Magazine, and Country Roads magazine. She is also the author of the Pelican books Audubon Plantation Country Cookbook, Bayou Plantation Country Cookbook, Acadian Plantation Country Cookbook, and, her memoir, Weep for the Living.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing; 8 edition (April 28, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158980631X
• ISBN-13: 978-1589806313
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 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: #715,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide to the area, June 24, 2010

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Anne Butler is the perfect person to write this book. She's local - she knows the subject - and she writes well.