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- First published in 1955, Oscar Winzerling's Acadian Odyssey has remained unsurpassed as a study of the exodus of 1755.
- About the Author: OSCAR WILLIAM WINZERLING (1896-1989) a Roman Catholic priest and educator, received his Ph.D. in history from the University of California-Berkeley, where he worked under Lawrence Kinnaird.
- 260 Pages
- Social Science, Regional Studies
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About the Book
Originally published: Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1955.Book Synopsis
First published in 1955, Oscar Winzerling's Acadian Odyssey has remained unsurpassed as a study of the exodus of 1755.
Following their eviction from Nova Scotia by the English, many hundreds of Acadians spent years in various seaport concentration camps in England before reuniting with their fellow exiles in the port cities of France. In 1783, the refugees Based upon original documents uncovered by the author in European national and private archives, Acadian Odyssey details the history of the Cajun people, whose traditions and beliefs stand as a cultural cornerstone of the state of Louisiana.About the Author
OSCAR WILLIAM WINZERLING (1896-1989) a Roman Catholic priest and educator, received his Ph.D. in history from the University of California-Berkeley, where he worked under Lawrence Kinnaird.
A native of Acadiana, CARL A. BRASSEAUX has authored more than thirty books on French North America. He retired from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2010.Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .55 Inches (D)
Weight: .69 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 260
Genre: Social Science
Sub-Genre: Regional Studies
Publisher: LSU Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Oscar W Winzerling
Language: English
Street Date: April 13, 2015
TCIN: 1004135769
UPC: 9780807159279
Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-3904
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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