Posts tagged Slavery
Gabriel De Clieu's Letter in L'Année Littéraire 1774 with English Translation

Read Gabriel De Clieu's polemic of his responsibility for the harvesting of coffee in the French American colonies translated into English.

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Unloading Goods from Louisiana on the Banks of the Seine

A New Orleanian’s thoughts upon viewing the sketch of “Unloading Goods from Louisiana on the Banks of the Seine” during a visit to Paris.

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Forced Migrations From Le Harve

Walking along the shores of Le Havre my mind’s eye pictures sail ships on the horizon…

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The Shores of Saint-Malo

Remembering a ships journey from Saint-Malo, Benin, to Louisiana.

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Musée de la Compagnie des Indes: Exploring The Company That Founded New Orleans

While in Lorient, France I visited the Museum of the Company of the East. The establishment of New Orleans’ economy is linked to this French institution. One of its exhibits reveals the institution that ignited the wealth the city would cultivate.

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