Acadian Reminiscences, With The True Story Of Evangeline (1907)

Acadian Reminiscences, With The True Story Of Evangeline is a book written by Felix Voorhies and published in 1907. The book is a recollection of the author's memories of the Acadian people and their way of life in Louisiana. The Acadians were French settlers who were expelled from Nova Scotia by the British in the mid-18th century and settled in Louisiana. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a collection of stories and memories of the author's interactions with the Acadian people. The stories include descriptions of their customs, traditions, and way of life. The author also talks about the Acadian dialect and how it differs from standard French.The second part of the book is the true story of Evangeline. The story is based on the poem ""Evangeline: A Tale of Acadie"" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The story follows the life of a young Acadian woman named Evangeline who is separated from her love, Gabriel, during the expulsion of the Acadians. The story follows Evangeline's journey as she searches for Gabriel and the trials and tribulations she faces along the way.Overall, Acadian Reminiscences, With The True Story Of Evangeline is a fascinating account of the Acadian people and their history in Louisiana. It provides a unique perspective on their way of life and the challenges they faced. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Louisiana history or the Acadian people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.