Sketches Of Life And Character In Louisiana

Sketches of Life and Character in Louisiana: With Portraits Selected Principally from the Bench and Bar is a book written by John Smith Whitaker and published in 1847. The book provides a detailed and vivid description of the social and cultural life of Louisiana during the mid-19th century. The author who was a prominent lawyer and politician in Louisiana presents a collection of sketches of various individuals from different walks of life including lawyers judges politicians and other prominent figures in the state.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the author's experiences and observations of life in Louisiana including the customs traditions and social norms of the people. The second part of the book is dedicated to portraits of prominent figures in Louisiana particularly those from the legal profession. The portraits are accompanied by biographical sketches that provide an insight into the lives and characters of these individuals.The book is written in a lively and engaging style with vivid descriptions and anecdotes that bring the characters and events to life. It offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of Louisiana during a critical period in its development. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Louisiana particularly its legal and political history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.