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Louisiana Cavalier is a historical novel written by Everett Webber. The book is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Pierre, who is a member of a wealthy French family living in Louisiana. Pierre is a brave and adventurous young man who dreams of becoming a soldier and fighting for his country. However, his father wants him to follow in his footsteps and become a successful businessman.Despite his father's wishes, Pierre enlists in the army and is sent to fight in the War of 1812. He quickly becomes a skilled and respected soldier, but also finds himself caught up in the politics and intrigue of the time. As he rises through the ranks, he must navigate the complex relationships between the French, Spanish, and American forces, and also deal with his own personal struggles and romantic entanglements.Throughout the book, Webber vividly portrays the vibrant and diverse culture of Louisiana, with its mix of French, Spanish, African, and Native American influences. He also provides a detailed and accurate account of the War of 1812, including the major battles and political events that shaped the conflict.Overall, Louisiana Cavalier is a thrilling and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 19th century Louisiana and the War of 1812. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or military fiction.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.
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Louisiana Cavalier is a historical novel written by Everett Webber. The book is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Pierre, who is a member of a wealthy French family living in Louisiana. Pierre is a brave and adventurous young man who dreams of becoming a soldier and fighting for his country. However, his father wants him to follow in his footsteps and become a successful businessman.Despite his father's wishes, Pierre enlists in the army and is sent to fight in the War of 1812. He quickly becomes a skilled and respected soldier, but also finds himself caught up in the politics and intrigue of the time. As he rises through the ranks, he must navigate the complex relationships between the French, Spanish, and American forces, and also deal with his own personal struggles and romantic entanglements.Throughout the book, Webber vividly portrays the vibrant and diverse culture of Louisiana, with its mix of French, Spanish, African, and Native American influences. He also provides a detailed and accurate account of the War of 1812, including the major battles and political events that shaped the conflict.Overall, Louisiana Cavalier is a thrilling and engaging historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 19th century Louisiana and the War of 1812. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or military fiction.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.