Conversations with My Grandfather

These First Hand Stories Reflect The Actual True-Life Experiences Of A Prominent Louisiana Statesman Civil War Veteran And District Judge L.B. Claiborne Of New Roads La. These Are Stories As Told To His Granddaughter During A Two-Year Period Reflecting The Strength Of Character That Has Been Passed Onto His Decedents Down Through Generations.. The Stories Cover The Time Judge Claiborne Spent As A Georgetown Military Academy Cadet In Washington D.C. The Four Years During Which He Served As An Infantryman In The Civil War And The Many Following Years As A Prominent Legislator District Judge Educator Newspaper Owner And Statesman. Through His Fathers Friendship With Two Different Presidents Of The United States And Other Prominent National Personalities He Enjoyed Many Unique Experiences Involving Fascinating People Covering Many Yet Untold Stories.. These Stories As Shared With His Granddaughter Reflect The Strength Of Character That Has Become A Hallmark In The Lives Of His Descendants. It Is Fascinating To Be Taken Back To Another Era As Seen Through The Eyes Of A True Southern Gentleman.