Crossroads of the Delta: A Documentary History of Louisiana
by James M. Bonnette
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About the Book
At the crossroads of empire, culture, and survival, Louisiana tells a story like no other.
From the ancient earthworks of Poverty Point to the roar of oil rigs in the Gulf, from the Code Noir to Hurricane Katrina’s shattered levees, Louisiana has stood as both a jewel and a battleground of the American experience. Crossroads of the Delta unearths this extraordinary saga in vivid documentary detail, weaving together eyewitness accounts, archival treasures, and modern analysis into a sweeping narrative of struggle, resilience, and rebirth.
Here, Indigenous mound-builders meet French and Spanish colonizers; Haitian refugees reshape the Crescent City; enslaved peoples rise in defiance on the German Coast; and the waters of the Mississippi and the Gulf relentlessly sculpt and scar the land. Huey Long’s political machine, the Civil Rights flashpoints of the 1960s, and the 21st-century fight against coastal collapse—all collide in this dramatic retelling.
Engaging, unflinching, and deeply human, Crossroads of the Delta reveals how Louisiana has always been more than a state—it is a crucible of America itself, where cultures clash, endure, and transform.
“Crossroads of the Delta” is not just history—it is the story of survival at the edge of land and water, power and oppression, tradition and change.
From the ancient earthworks of Poverty Point to the roar of oil rigs in the Gulf, from the Code Noir to Hurricane Katrina’s shattered levees, Louisiana has stood as both a jewel and a battleground of the American experience. Crossroads of the Delta unearths this extraordinary saga in vivid documentary detail, weaving together eyewitness accounts, archival treasures, and modern analysis into a sweeping narrative of struggle, resilience, and rebirth.
Here, Indigenous mound-builders meet French and Spanish colonizers; Haitian refugees reshape the Crescent City; enslaved peoples rise in defiance on the German Coast; and the waters of the Mississippi and the Gulf relentlessly sculpt and scar the land. Huey Long’s political machine, the Civil Rights flashpoints of the 1960s, and the 21st-century fight against coastal collapse—all collide in this dramatic retelling.
Engaging, unflinching, and deeply human, Crossroads of the Delta reveals how Louisiana has always been more than a state—it is a crucible of America itself, where cultures clash, endure, and transform.
“Crossroads of the Delta” is not just history—it is the story of survival at the edge of land and water, power and oppression, tradition and change.
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About the Creator
James Bonnette
Athens, Texas, USA
James M. Bonnette is a historian, writer, and lifelong student of American heritage with a passion for uncovering the untold stories of the past. Bonnette combines meticulous research with vivid storytelling to bring complex historical events to life for general readers and history enthusiasts alike. Bonnette’s work emphasizes the diverse perspectives that have shaped the world as we now it today. When not writing, James enjoys exploring historic sites, engaging in educational outreach, and narrating immersive historical documentaries.