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OverviewIn 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Faye PhillipsPublisher: Arcadia Publishing Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Dimensions: Width: 14.60cm , Height: 0.60cm , Length: 22.20cm Weight: 0.249kg ISBN: 9781596297562ISBN 10: 1596297565 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 21 June 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationFaye Phillips is associate dean of LSU Libraries at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. She has worked in various positions at the LSU Libraries since 1986. Phillips has published books and articles on local and Louisiana history and library topics. She earned bachelor's and master's degrees in American history from Georgia State University in Atlanta and a master's degree in library science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |