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A frequent guest of Hitler for long periods of time, Hermann Rauschning resigned from his post as president of the Danzig senate in 1934 and severed his ties with the Nazi Party. He then meticulously transcribed conversations with Hitler from 1932 to 1934 and published them with the hope of sounding a warning throughout the world of the dark days that lay ahead. Unfortunately, it was not published until 1940.This book is unique in its perspective from inside Hitler's intimate circle. The conversations recorded here took place in the last year before Hitler's seizure of power and the first two years of the National Socialist regime. Important not only for the intimate outlining of Hitler's aims and how he would seek to achieve them, The Voice of Destruction helps add detail to the portrait of this man who would settle for nothing short of global German supremacy, even if it meant annihilation for some.

"Another reason for publishing these records is that publication is an excellent way to preserve them. In Louisiana, each person who cares what happens to our precious records needs to do whatever he can in this direction, for they have been disappearing at an alarming rate."--Mary Elizabeth SandersSt. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Heirship Series Vol. III: Selected Annotated Abstracts of Court Records, 1811-1837 includes a wealth of information from Marriage Book 2 1830-1837, Civil Suits 1811-1836, Mortgage Record Books and Conveyance Books 1811-1837, Donation Book A 1811-1837, and selected abstracts of Estates 1834-1837.Painstakingly researched and compiled by Mary Elizabeth Sanders, this series is a gold mine for historians, genealogical researchers, or students of south Louisiana history.

"Another reason for publishing these records is that publication is an excellent way to preserve them. In Louisiana, each person who cares what happens to our precious records needs to do whatever he can in this direction, for they have been disappearing at an alarming rate."--Mary Elizabeth SandersSt. Mary Parish, Louisiana, Heirship Series Vol. II: Selected Annotated Abstracts of Marriage Book 1, 1811-1829 records marriages performed in St. Mary Parish by parish judges, justices of the peace, and Protestant ministers. When possible, information about each bride and groom's family is included, along with names of witnesses.Painstakingly researched and compiled by Mary Elizabeth Sanders, this series is a gold mine for historians, genealogical researchers, or students of south Louisiana history.

In the years before the Louisiana Purchase, a brave man sailed the waters of the Gulf Coast. Pierre George Rousseau, a little-known figure in American history, led the Spanish campaign against the British in Louisiana and West Florida during the Revolutionary War. He also served as a commanding general under the last six Spanish governors of Louisiana.Rousseau: The Last Days of Spanish New Orleans is the biography of this unsung American hero, outlining his voyages throughout the Louisiana territory and the anecdotes still told by his descendants today. It is not just the story of one man, but of life in Louisiana and New Orleans during the last years of Spanish colonial rule.

This classic Western story takes place on a cattle ranch. When a mysterious stranger comes walking into town seeking employment at the Cross-Triangle Ranch, life changes for these simple country folk. The stranger goes by the name Honorable Patches, and throughout the book, his tumultuous past and his intentions for coming out West are revealed. Patches is put to the test many times by the other employees including the caretaker, Phil Acton, and the owner, Dean Baldwin. As Patches continues to prove his worth, the ranch employees learn the importance of a natural life and its role in what it means to be a man.Harold Bell Wright (1872-1944) was a Disciples of Christ minister. He traveled extensively and wrote about the goodness of mankind. After authoring That Printer of Udell's-a book that inspired Ronald Reagan-he wrote The Shepherd of the Hills, which has sold more than one million copies. Wright's ongoing battle with tuberculosis led him to settle in Imperial Valley, California, where he wrote The Winning of Barbara Worth. The following books are published by Pelican as a set: A Harold Bell Wright Trilogy: The Shepherd of the Hills, The Calling of Dan Matthews, and God and the Groceryman.

Encompassing periods of settlement and war, this informative local history provides insight into the early years of Newton County, Mississippi, and the lives of its citizens. Exploring the county's local events, religious denominations, and early governmental systems, this work draws upon a wealth of personal accounts as well as federal, state, and county records. History of Newton County from 1834-1894 includes illustrations of important buildings and influential people, among them a courthouse, churches, and the editor of the first county newspaper.Formed in the shape of a square, Newton County, named after English scientist and philosopher Sir Isaac Newton, measures approximately 576 square miles. This small region once made up the southern portion of the much larger Neshoba County, but when the citizens of the area decided they wanted their own county, the local legislature granted their wish. This historical journey through the county covers its establishment, the first railroad, the Civil War period, and Reconstruction.

"Young readers will identify with the main characters and see the Civil War from a child's point of view. Bannister's well-written novella fosters the all-important theme of reconciliation."-Leah Wood Jewett, exhibitions coordinator, U.S. Civil War CenterFor Johnny, Jody, and Sally, the bustling little river town of Port Hudson, nestled in the heart of Louisiana farm country, is the only home they know. But now, their livelihood is threatened by the outbreak of the Civil War.Countrymen soon take up arms against one another-some wearing coats of blue and some coats of gray-each fighting for his beliefs. So the boys and Sally try to maintain a sense of normalcy by visiting their childhood hideout at the old mill and stocking supplies, just in case their worst fears do come true. Then, they witness a group of bluecoats hide a small leather bag. The contents of the bag compel Johnny, Jody, and Sally to embark on a perilous mission full of surprises. Bittersweet and reminiscent of a dark period in our nation's history, A Coat of Blue and a Coat of Gray is a tale of adventure and loyalty-loyalty to cause, to a way of life, and to good friends, whether bluecoats or gray.

The year is 1755, and Robert, a ten-year-old boy living with his family in Nova Scotia, is facing the biggest challenge of his life. When the English arrive in their town, Robert and his family and friends suddenly find themselves faced with the threat of separation and the loss of their homes. When the boys and their fathers are tricked and taken prisoner in a church, Robert, with the help of the Micmac Indians and the mysterious Loup Garou, helps his family in their struggle to stay together in their homeland.Based on the eighteenth-century expulsion of the French Acadians from Nova Scotia by the English, this suspenseful story introduces middle readers to the group of people that would eventually become Louisiana's Acadians, or Cajuns. The Cajuns say that the Loup Garou, a legendary creature who turns from man to wolf at twilight, lives on today in the bayous of Louisiana.

"Their actions gave them substance, and their soft Savannah accents whispered from the pages. What I heard is as much a tribute to a mother's devotion and faith as it is to the courage and sacrifice of her soldier sons."--Mauriel Phillips Joslyn, on the Branch family lettersCharlotte Branch, a widow of Savannah, Georgia, raised three sons to become servants of the Confederate cause. John, Sanford, and Hamilton Branch enlisted in Savannah's Oglethorpe Light Infantry, and their fate--along with the fate of many of their fellow soldiers--is revealed in this vast collection of letters from 1861 through 1866. Augmented by secondary correspondences from family and friends, the letters of Charlotte Branch and her sons depict the trauma endured by Savannah herself, offering a candid look at military and civilian struggles during the Civil War.One of the most complete compilations of Civil War correspondence to appear in print, Charlotte's Boys reveals the profoundly varied impact of war on individual soldiers and their families. John Branch, the eldest of the three sons, was one of the South's most promising officers before he fell at First Manassas and died in the arms of his brothers. Sanford, the second son, was captured and suffered as one of the Immortal Six Hundred before his release in 1864. Hamilton, the youngest, was wounded three times, participated in the battle of Atlanta and the Tennessee campaign, and remained in service until the South's surrender.

Old Families of Louisiana enumerates the histories of the state's most notable families, many of whom arrived between 1720 and 1800 from locations throughout the United States and Europe. Prior genealogies recording the foundation families of Louisiana excluded lineages not of French or Spanish origin, but this comprehensive record includes not only those of French and Spanish ancestry, but also Irish, English, and American, now featuring such venerable lines as Claiborne, Kenner, Percy, Chalmette, Landry, Butler, and St. Martin.A brief history of each family's old-world ancestry traces the nature of their lineage and how they came to inhabit the territory. Relying upon historical documents and oral histories, the authors provide a detailed, genealogically based narrative of the families' descendants, following them as far as the late nineteenth century and including such information as physical attributes, family legend, and old gossip. Reminiscent asides and nearly thirty accompanying illustrations embellish genealogical tables. From the anecdote of John James Audubon tutoring young Eliza Pirrie while he sketched his famous bird portraits to that of Madame de McNamara-Merieult's famously beautiful golden hair that Napoleon requested in exchange for a castle, little-known and illuminating facets of the family members' lives offer unique insight into their personalities and lifestyles.Born in California in 1875, Stanley Clisby Arthur served as a war correspondent and journalist in the Spanish-American War before moving to Louisiana in 1915, where he later became head of the Louisiana Fish and Wildlife Department. He adopted the state as his home and proceeded to write several books about its history and character, including Pelican's Walking Tours of Old New Orleans, Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em, and Audubon: An Intimate Life of the American Woodsman. He died in 1963 at age eighty-eight.George Campbell Huchet de Kernion, a member of one of the oldest and most illustrious Louisiana families himself, lent his genealogical and historical expertise to the enhancement of Arthur's project.

The autobiography of the maligned, cussed, discussed, much beloved Texas weatherman who played a pivotal role in the 1900 Galveston Hurricane."Galveston was a delightful place in which to live, and possessed a lotus-eater charm for the visitors. . . . Yet all this brightness, beauty and happiness were to be swiftly blotted out by the dark shadow of a terrific hurricane."--Joseph L. ClineIn 1892 Joseph L. Cline, the brother of Dr. Isaac Monroe Cline, joined his sibling in the service of the Weather Bureau in Galveston. Eight years later, he became one of the town's heroes.Working in conjunction with his brother, Cline was responsible for sending out the last message to Washington, D. C., that explained the gravity of the situation at Galveston. As a result, aid was swift in arriving, and many lives were undoubtedly saved. The chief of the Weather Bureau wrote that "probably no man will ever render such noble service for humanity" as Joseph L. Cline did at Galveston.But Joseph L. Cline's life encompassed so much more than his actions in Galveston. As a cattle trader, teacher, and salesman, Cline quickly rose to the height of each profession before venturing into the fledgling field of weather forecasting. And his romance with his wife, the former Ula Jackson, is worthy of a novel in itself.While meteorology was neither his first calling nor his strongest love, it nevertheless proved to be his most productive passion.Forever linked to the storm of the century, Joseph L. Cline, along with his brother, became one of the premier pioneers in the field. Therefore it is only fitting that he include some observations on such topics as forecasting, rainfall and forestry, and his Weather Bureau work in his thorough, inspirational autobiography.

Errol Laborde describes himself as a committed urban dweller whose beat to date has been his native city of New Orleans. He is the publisher and editor of Louisiana Life magazine and a columnist for City Business. His "Streetcar" column, which began running weekly in Gambit in 1982, is now found monthly in New Orleans Magazine, where he also serves as associate publisher and editor. Producer and panelist for the television program Informed Sources, Laborde has taught political science at local universities and founded several community projects, including the Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. He also gives talks on state and local politics, as well as on the history of Mardi Gras.

Rarely mentioned in history books, Jane Wilkinson Long is nevertheless regarded by many as the "Mother of Texas." As such, her exciting life has become the stuff of legend--and now, of this fascinating historical novel.To the manor born was Jane Wilkinson, and with her family name came powerful political connections, money, a spirit of adventure . . . and an amazingly strong will. When Jane fell in love with the dashing doctor James Long, her loyalty was total. Against her family's wishes, they married when she was but sixteen.Doctor Long, a veteran of the War of 1812, used Jane's fortune to build an army to conquer "Tejas." Jane was left behind, but she would soon follow.Before Jane was twenty-two, her life changed forever.Long's cause was doomed, and his death in Mexico City was a mystery that Jane was compelled to solve. Her bold quest swept her into Texas, and there she stayed--playing an unexpected role as spy and revolutionary in the fight for independence from Mexico.Her quest also carried her into the folds of history as a patriot and role model who even today should be revered and emulated.Author Neila Skinner Petrick has loved the Southwest since childhood, when she heard marvelous stories of early Texas settlers. A video writer and producer, Mrs. Petrick has won national and regional awards for her work. She lives in Dallas with her husband Tom, who helped her greatly in creating Jane Long of Texas. This is her first novel.