The Founding of New Acadia: The Beginnings of Acadian Life in Louisiana, 1765–1803
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Editorial Reviews
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"A contribution of the highest order to a hitherto grossly neglected field of American history. It will undoubtedly remain the definitive study of the Acadians for many years to come." -- Journal of American Studies
"Brasseaux's book ensures that the story of [the Acadians'] migration will endure in terms more historically accurate than Longfellow's but with a panache Longfellow would appreciate." -- Journal of Ethnic History
About the Author
A native of Acadiana, Carl A. Brasseaux is the author of more than thirty books on French North America. In June 2010, he retired as director of the Center for Louisiana Studies, director of the Center for Cultural and Eco-Tourism, director of the Press, professor of history, and managing editor of Louisiana History -- all at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
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Product details
- Publisher : LSU Press (February 1, 1997)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 288 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0807120995
- ISBN-13 : 978-0807120996
- Item Weight : 12 ounces
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.52 x 9 inches
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within the Acadian settlers in Louisiana. I found this book to be a thorough introduction to the
hardships endured by these fiercely independent folk, and their "deliverance" in Louisiana. Although it
wasn't all milk and honey and roses once they got to Louisiana territory, it was a place to rebuild, recover,
and reconnect with family that they hadn't seen in 10-20 years. Although there are no family trees in the
text, if one knows who their Acadian forebears are, one can get glimpses into their day-to-day lives,
including where they settled originally, where they subsequently moved to, some birth/death/marriage
information, and most fascinatingly, who sued who and who got in trouble with the authorities. If
nothing else, the bibliography is worth the purchase price! I never expect to be able to spend the
endless hours it would take to pore over the old documents in the libraries, but there are a few gems
that I can get my hands on some day, and Carl Brasseaux has my gratitude for showing them to me!
Acadians were farmed out across our country. Kind of a sad story, but no different than what happened to Native American Indians, and Jews in Germany.

