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Pioneers of France in the New World
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Francis Parkman |
The springs of American civilization, unlike those of the elder world, lie revealed in the clear light of History. In appearance they are feeble; in reality, copious and full of force. Acting at the … |
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The Immigrants
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Howard Fast |
In this sweeping journey of love and fortune, master storyteller Howard Fast recounts the family saga of roughneck immigrants determined to make their way in America at the turn of the century.
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Second generation
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Howard Fast |
Born to enormous wealth and social standing, Barbara Lavette leaves her sumptuous home on San Francisco's Nob Hill to lead a life of adventure that takes her from the depression to the darkest days o… |
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Cecile's gift
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Denise Lewis Patrick |
Encouraged by her friend Marie-Grace, Cecile finds a way to help her beloved city, New Orleans, in the aftermath of the 1853 yellow fever epidemic. |
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Marie-Grace and the orphans
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Sarah Masters Buckey |
As yellow fever threatens New Orleans in 1853, Marie-Grace cares for an abandoned baby. |
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Meet Cecile
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Denise Lewis Patrick |
With the help of her white friend Marie-Grace, Cecile, a well-to-do black girl in living 1853 New Orleans, plans a secret adventure at a Mardi Gras costume ball. |
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The shattered lens
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Jonathan Alpeyrie |
"Discover a gripping and harrowing tale of war and torture from the man who lived it in this powerful memoir by the celebrated war journalist who not only documented over a dozen conflict zones world… |
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French Philadelphia
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Lynn H. Miller,Annette H. Emgarth |
"An illustrated guide for visitors and residents alike, documenting the French cultural and historical presence in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, both yesterday and today. Tangible evidence of… |
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Les Français des Etats-Unis
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Colloque international sur les Français des Etats-Unis (1st 1989 Montpellier, France) |
420 p. : 23 cm |
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François Vallé and his world
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Carl J. Ekberg |
"In Francois Valle and His World, Carl Ekberg provides a fascinating biography of Francois Valle (1716-1783), placing him within the context of his place and time. Valle, who was born in Beauport, Ca… |
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The French Americans
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Polly Alison Morrice |
Discusses the history, culture, and religion of the French, factors encouraging their emigration, and their acceptance as an ethnic group in North America. |
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The French in America
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Virginia Brainard Kunz |
Discusses the outstanding contributions of the French in the history, civilization, and progress of America from the 16th century up to the present era. |
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La sociale en Amérique
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Michel Cordillot |
This work identifies the French-speaking individuals who were labor activists in the United States from 1848-1922, and who were inspired by the European labor unions of their time, mainly the Interna… |
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Remember to kill me
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Hugh Pentecost |
A group of thugs storms the Beaumont Hotel, and only Pierre Chambrun can stop the chaos.
There has been trouble in Central Park. Free concerts given on the great lawn have been ending in upheaval … |
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Cadjins et créoles en Louisiane
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Patrick Griolet |
Après avoir redécouvert ses cousins du Québec et d'Acadie, le public français s’intéresse à cette autre France, archaïque et exotique, à l'ouest du Mississippi : la Louisiane.
Un ouvrage de Patrick … |
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French immigrants, 1840-1940
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Kay Melchisedech Olson |
Discusses the reasons French people left their homeland to come to America, the experiences the immigrants had in the new country, and the contributions this cultural group made to American society. … |
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