The History of Louisiana, Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina Containing a Description of the Countries That Lie on Both Sides of the River Missisippi

"The History of Louisiana, Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina" by Antoine Simon Le Page Du Pratz is a historical exploration of early Louisiana and its neighbors, penned in the 1700s, providing a look into the settlements that sprouted there, and people who called it home. The story opens with the arrival of Du Pratz himself in 1718. He intends to document his new surroundings. He struggles to build a life and befriends a Chitimacha girl. The book promises to explore native tribes, colonists, and events that shaped Louisiana.