Spaniards; Planters; and Slaves is a provocative look at the institution of slavery and its function as a part of Louisiana's culture during the years of Spanish rule. Gilbert C. Din challenges the idea that conditions under the Spaniards differed little from the years of French rule and examines how local culture merged with colonial government and residual laws to create a slave system unlike any other in the Deep South.Din presents many aspects of the slavery issue; including a look at the French system; conflicts between planters who favored the established system and governors who promoted the less stringent Spanish laws; and the political favoritism that sought to benefit the wealthy New Orleans district. Din also discusses the role of the Catholic Church.Using government documents from archives in Spain and Louisiana; Din paints a historically accurate portrait of a time when the blended culture of the eighteenth-century colony resulted in conflict and turmoil. Most important are the Papeles Procedentes de la Isla de Cuba; a collection of colonial documents which illustrate not only the actions but also the personalities of the governors and how they implemented changes and handled problems within the slave system.Spaniards; Planters; and Slaves is the first in its field to capture the years of Spanish rule as a specific and unique point in Louisiana's history of slavery. Din's research uncovers both the complexities of the slavery issue and the Spanish heritage that ultimately helped to shape the slave system of the future state. It is an ideal study for anyone interested in the history of both colonial Louisiana and slavery itself.
#234905 in Books Schiffer Publishing; Ltd. 2004-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.00 x 1.26 x 8.50l; #File Name: 0887404162320 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. THE reference bible on the Tin GooseBy Mr. Hubert BoillotResearching the Trimotor history for a modelling project; this title is undoubtedly THE reference book for anyone interested in this legendary aeroplane.Comprehensive in its scope; with detailed information on each aircraft produced; good quality photographs; it will provide almost all you need to understand the Tin Goose in depth.Some nitpicking comments for future releases : add a bit more specifics on the engines used for each aircraft (PW Wasp is OK; but it would do no harm to precise R-1340; knowing that other books sometimes confuse the Wasp (R-1340) with the Wasp Jr (R-985); and one is left in conjectures whether Mr Larkin has commited the same mistake - and I hasten to say he has not)...Bigger size photographs for the various liveries would also be a plus in the next editions of this book.All in all; warmly recommended reading !2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A fantastic; in depth; history of the Tin GooseBy trimotor fanAs a member of the Trimotor Heritage Foundation in Port Clnton; Ohio; I find Mr Larkins work to be outstanding in its depth and detail. He most certainly spent many loving hours creating this excellent work. The Foundation; which resides in the Liberty Aviation Museum at the Port Clinton airport (PCW); has The Ford Trimotor displayed in our gift shop and in other prominent locations in the museum. Mr Larkins work greatly assists us in presenting the history of the Tin Goose and its use by Island Airlines in serving the Lake Erie islands.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. who is an airplane photographer bad actually had one of his photos in the bookBy CustomerHusband Knew the author. Everything he expected. My husband; who is an airplane photographer bad actually had one of his photos in the book.
