This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Thatcher & Hutchinson in 1858 in 615 pages; Description: Prospectus and excerpt of the book of the same name.; Subjects: Slavery; Louisiana; History / United States / General; History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877); Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies; Social Science / Sociology / General; Social Science / Slavery;