Contains shiplists of immigrants to Louisiana.

The Canary Islanders, or Isleños, of Louisiana, like some of the state’s other ethnic groups, have received little scholarly attention. Although they are a p

In this pioneering book Daniel Usner examines the economic and cultural interactions among the Indians, Europeans, and African slaves of colonial Louisiana, inc

More than 800 recipes reflect the flavorful cuisine of Louisianaï¿1/2s Isleï¿1/2osï¿1/2modern-day descendants of Canary Islanders who immigrated in 1778.

Louisiana is perhaps best known for its distinctive French heritage, a legacy visible in the street names and architecture around the state. The truth is, Louis