Pelican Guide to Plantation Homes of Louisiana, The by Anne Butler Ma

Pelican Guide to Plantation Homes of Louisiana, The by Anne Butler Ma

Featuring homes such as the beautiful Merieult House in the French Quarter and Oaklawn Manor near Bayou Teche, this comprehensive guide highlights the finest plantation homes in all regions of the state. From Natchitoches's Melrose Plantation to Lafayette's Alexandre Mouton House, these homes have been an integral part of Louisiana, some from the periods of French and Spanish rule. Butler carefully describes each structure's architectural uniqueness and relates the home's significance. She notes private and public plantations and includes updated contact information, all organized by driving tours. This revised edition reflects recent restorations and includes a new section showcasing the homes in New Orleans' Garden District.

Anne Butler is a native of St. Louis, Missouri. Francisville and runs the Butler Greenwood Plantation, which has been in her family since the 1790s, as a bed and breakfast. She has reached a wide audience with essays published in the Los Angeles Times, Country Woman, New Orleans Magazine, and Country Road, all inspired by her passion for culture. Pelican's Audubon Plantation Country Cookbook, Bayou Plantation Country Cookbook, Acadian Plantation Country Cookbook, The Pelican Guide to Plantation Houses of Louisiana, and her memoir, Weep for the Living, are among her other works.