In Minden: Perseverance and Pride, author John A. Agan has crafted the first ever text history of Minden, Louisiana. A history instructor and genealogy and reference librarian, as well as an established writer, Agan has conducted many historic presentations, published articles in the Minden Press-Herald, and compiled two pictorial histories of the county in the popular Images of America series. With over 100 photographs and illustrations, this compelling new volume depicts the city's willingness to overcome adversity and flourish. Minden personifies an unending ability to excel and thrive, whi...