Originally published in 1943, this comprehensive volume chronicles
the history of Avoyelles Parish, from the first Indian settlers to the time of
the book's publication. Saucier provides in-depth information about the
organization of the parish as it grew out of the Avoyelles Post during the
French regime.
Throughout the book, Saucier explores the many hardships endured
by the first settlers, such as the health and sanitation, relief and welfare
organizations, and numerous disasters-most notably the Red River flood of 1927.
Saucier also provides the...

The young people of today
are not aware of conditions of their grandparents' time. An effort is made on
these pages to record the past in such a manner as to make this generation
understand and appreciate the evolution experienced by our parish.

-from the Preface
Histoire et Geographie des Avoyelles en Louisiane, a French
text, accurately and interestingly details the history of this central
Louisiana parish. In carefully researching this work, the author personally
toured the region and interviewed its residents. As a result, she has produced