Exploring Cajun Country
Subtitle: a tour of historic Acadiana
By: Chere Dastugue Coen
Publisher: History Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Charleston, SC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9781596299955
Subjects: Cajuns; Social life and customs; Local History; Guidebooks; Historic sites
Description: "Louisiana's famous Cajun Country is a place where today's travelers can still experience the rich heritage and traditions that began in the eighteenth century. From foodways [sic] and folk tales to music festivals, Acadiana offers something you can't get anywhere else. Journey through this historic and unique part of the state with travel writer and historian Cheré Coen as your guide. Experience Cajun Country through its exceptional cuisine, area events and historic attractions"--Cover page 4.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-158).
Table of contents: title: The Acadian coast; title: The wetlands of Bayou Lafourche and Terrebonne Parish; title: Breakout: Mardi Gras; title: The bayous; title: Breakout: The legend of Evangeline; title: Breakout: The National Day of the Acadians; title: Upper Prairie; title: Breakout: Cajun food; title: Lafayette; title: Lower Prairie; title: Southwest Louisiana : Lake Charles and surrounding parishes; title: Breakout: The Cajun Boudin Trail; title: The Louisiana coast; title: Appendix 1: Cajun festivals and events; title: Appendix 2: Cajun Country tourism websites.