The LSU Rural Life Museum & Windrush Gardens: A Living History by Faye Phillips

Description: The LSU Rural Life Museum & Windrush Gardens: A Living History by Faye Phillips In 1830, Louisiana settler William S. Pike established an incredible five-hundred-acre plantation five miles from the heart of present-day Baton Rouge. His progeny continued to cherish the land for generations, all while pursuing unique and active lives. William Stephen Pike Burden Jr. became an amateur magician, and Ollie Brice Steele Burden, inspired by the formal gardens of Europe, designed Windrush Gardens. Today, the land is home to Louisiana State University's Rural Life Museum and houses rare collections of Louisiana folk life and working plantation materials. In this comprehensive history of LSU's beloved landmark, archivist Faye Phillips brings to life the hardships and toils, vision and determination of families in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Louisiana. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In 1861, Louisiana settler William S. Pike established an incredible five-hundred-acre plantation seven miles from the heart of present-day Baton Rouge. His progeny continued to cherish the land for generations, all while pursuing unique and active lives. William Stephen Pike Burden Jr. became an amateur magician, and Ollie Brice Steele Burden, inspired by the formal gardens of Europe, designed Windrush Gardens. Today, the land is home to Louisiana State University's Rural Life Museum and houses rare collections of Louisiana folk life and working plantation materials. In this comprehensive history of LSU's beloved landmark, archivist Faye Phillips brings to life the hardships and toils, vision and determination of families in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Louisiana. Author Biography Faye Phillips retired as the associate dean of libraries at Louisiana State University in 2012. She is the author of three previous books about Baton Rouge, including Images of America: Baton Rouge with coauthor Sylvia Frank Rodriguez. Details ISBN1596297565 Author Faye Phillips Short Title LSU RURAL LIFE MUSEUM & WINDRU Language English ISBN-10 1596297565 ISBN-13 9781596297562 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Pages 125 DEWEY 307.720 Residence Baton Rouge Publisher History Press (SC) Year 2010 Publication Date 2010-06-11 Imprint History Press, The Subtitle A Living History Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138006103;

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