Flags of Louisiana

Since it was first discovered by the Spanishin 1541, nine national flags have flown over Louisiana. Spain, France, GreatBritain, and the United States each brandished them over the state in itscolorful history. Beginning with the flag of Columbus and ending with the cityflags of Shreveport and Slidell, Jeanne Frois introduces readers of all ages tothe design of each flag and shows how each involves symbols relating to itsparticular history and culture.Similar in format to Flags of Texas and Flags ofTennessee , Flags of Louisiana is an excellent means toteach students the history of the state. Ms. Frois tells the story behind theexchange of governmental power as well as the symbols of each flag. She evenincludes a list of heraldic definitions and general flag terminology. Inaddition, she includes a discussion of the art of flag making as well as thecorrect method to fold the United States flag. No doubt the chapter on flagdesign will encourage classes to create a flag for their own city or parish.Jeanne Frois is the author of Louisianians All and coeditor ofthe Louisiana Almanac: 1995-96, both by Pelican.Larry Pardue is the illustrator of The Flags of the Confederacy: AnIllustrated History and The Flags of the Union: An IllustratedHistory . He lives in Memphis, Tennessee.Frois, Jeanne is the author of 'Flags of Louisiana' with ISBN 9781565540477 and ISBN 1565540476.