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PSA: John LaFleur's book about Louisiana French
I wanted to share information on John LaFleur's book. I received this announcement through email.
"What is "Louisiana French"? Does it's existence date from the arrival of the Acadians in Louisiana? Or, in other words, is it truly "Cajun" French? And, what is Louisiana Kreyole, or "Courri Veni" or "Gombo" French? Is It Really That Different From Louisiana French? Also, why did a French Creole resident of St. Landry Parish, La. change his Creole family identity of Prudhomme-LaFleur to "Cajun" while another prominent and well-educated Tony Chachere, also of St. Landry Parish refuse to do so, as has his family in manufacturing Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning? While is it that before 1968, we cannot find a truly "Cajun" cookbook? And, why is it that true descendants of the Acadians in Louisiana still speak "Louisiana Kreyole" or "Courri Veni" -Africanized -Louisiana French??? In a short space of only 50 pages, the answers to these questions and many more regarding Louisiana's culture and history are available, at last!" "Laissez Les Bontemps Rouler! Could Louisiana French Have Survived Without The Acadians? Commerce, Confusion And The Consequences of Cajun Cultural Identity" copyright 2014, in hardcover. "A book for intelligent men and women...." Special offer of only 19.95 + shipping while supply lasts. Retail Price: $25.00 Order directly from creolebookstore@Hotmail.com Mailing: Creolebookstore PO BOX 1051 Washington, LA. 70589 Louisiana residents add $1.00 for shipping.
Evangeline Parish French Creole Heritage
That's it for me. It's been real. I used to talk about this subject on forums and with people and several found it annoying. Evangel...