The Naval War of 1812
Regarded by many at the time as an unnecessary conflict, the War of 1812 was provoked by mutual misunderstandings and prosecuted without conviction on either side. It was also a war of surprises: the hitherto omnipotent Royal Navy suffered a series of humiliating losses at sea, while the American invasion of Canada, regarded as merely 'a matter of marching', was defeated by a makeshift force of colonial militia, native Indians, and a handful of regulars. But in almost every aspect, it was a naval war, even the Canadian campaign or the burning of Washington depending entirely on seapower.
Out-of-Print Retail Price: $25.00
Early Louisiana and Arkansas Oil: A Photographic History 1901 - 1946
The rich, in-depth, and gritty history of oil exploration, as well as the men that did the back breaking work, is all detailed here. Much of the state's shaping of its history can be directly tied to the rich natural resources, and how those resources have been discovered and tapped. To really understand how these two states evolved and changed over the years; it's necessary (and really interesting) to see how the oil resources came about.
Out-of-Print Retail Price: $12.00
Portraits of Conflict: A Photographic History of Louisiana in the Civil War
The Civil War presented the first major opportunity to photograph fighting men and the places where they fought and to create an extensive visual records of war. Most collections of such photographs, however, have focused on the eastern fronts and hace treated the images only as illustrations for traditional narratives.
Centering on the common solider, Portraits of Conflict: A Photographic History of Louisiana in the Civil War tells stories of the individual--his heroism, his fear, his boredom. With over 250 photographs, five maps, and related documents, the authors make immediate the physical and spiritual suffering of the ordinary recruit in his fight for his country and its land.
Retail Price: $35.00
Louisiana, Yesterday and Today: A Historical Guide to the State
In Louisiana, Yesterday and Today, three veteran newspapermen examine the history and character of one of America's most remarkable states. An excellent guide for visitors who wish to learn about Louisiana's past as well as its present attractions. Louisiana, Yesterday and Today will also beckon natives to rediscover their heritage and the cultural wonderland that exists in their own backyard.
Retail Price: $22.95
Vic and Nat'ly, Volume 1*
Containing over 90 cartoons, and published in 1983 by Jumawid Press, this paperback reproduced many cartoons originally published in the Times-Picayune, which began running the feature in 1982. Signed by Bunny Matthews in 2008, this local classic celebrates the culture of our beloved "Nint' Ward" with humor, affection, and an unflinching eye.
Retail Price: $100.00**
* First Edition, Out-of-Print, Very Rare
** Unsigned copies online are lis
ted at $115.00 and up.
