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Jean Laffite Revealed: A Conversation with Ashley Oliphant and Beth Yarbrough
by Macey Ory
The mother-daughter team behind Jean Laffite Revealed left no stone unturned while researching the infamous pirate, a man who deliberately made ...
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Ô Malheureuse: Celebrating the Voices of Louisiana Women
by Macey Ory
Women’s history month is a time to celebrate the lives, contributions, and achievements of women across the country, and what better way to celebr...
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Missing Mardi Gras? Brush Up on the History of the Holiday with these Titles
by Macey Ory
With the COVID-19 vaccine rolling out slowly and the pandemic raging on, Mardi Gras celebrations across Louisiana have been called off. We might no...
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Paul Morphy: The Rise and Fall of a Chess Master
by Macey Ory
Recently, The Queen’s Gambit became Netflix’s most-watched scripted limited series ever, drawing viewers into the—sometimes dark—world of chess. Th...
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Children's Book Roundup
by Macey Ory
At UL Press, we have been working hard to provide lively and unique Louisiana-based children’s books to our readers. We are excited to share recen...
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Excerpts from Cablog: Diary of a Cabdriver
by Macey Ory
Dege Legg—aka Brother Dege—is a Grammy-nominated musician and award-winning writer. In his new book, Cablog: Diary of a Cabdriver, he recounts st...
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Recipes and Remembrances of Fair Dillard: A Conversation with Zella Palmer
by Macey Ory
Zella Palmer’s Recipes and Remembrances of Fair Dillard, 1869–2019 is more than an ordinary cookbook; it is a testament to history and tradition...
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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles: Excerpts From One Generation at a Time
by Macey Ory
Festival Goers in 1991, One Generation at a Time
Hurricane Delta and the Covid-19 pandemic have been unable to stop Festivals Acadiens et Créoles, ...
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Exploring the Wetlands with "When I Was an Alligator"
by Macey Ory
Louisiana's wetlands are unique and vital to so many species, but they are quickly disappearing. Gayle Webre and Drew Beech’s new children’s book,...
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New Orleans Snowball Magic
by Macey Ory
In New Orleans, snowballs are an integral part of summertime, and the summers last almost all year.
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Plessy v. Ferguson: An Excerpt from Firsthand Louisiana
by Devon Lord
Discover the history of the Pelican State through the eyes of the people who lived it and shaped its course. In Firsthand Louisiana: Primary Sourc...
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New Orleans Portrayed: A Personal Look at a Beloved City
by Devon Lord
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New Orleans Portrayed
by David Spielman
David Spielman has lived in New Orleans for decades, and yet he still discovers n...
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