Colonial Arkansas, 1686-1804: A Social and Cultural History

by Morris S. Arnold

Overview

"Meticulously researched, highly readable, profusely illustrated, and broadly focused . . . unquestionably the most significant work ever written about the Arkansas Post." --Carl Brasseaux

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781610751056
Publisher:	University of Arkansas Press
Publication date:	12/01/1993
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	296
Sales rank:	780,796
File size:	15 MB
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About the Author

Morris S. Arnold is a United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit and a past winner of the state’s highest literary award, the Porter Prize. He is the author of a number of books.

Table of Contents

Contents List of Illustrations Preface List of Abbreviations I. The Sites of Arkansas Colonial Settlement II. The French Colonial Buildings of Arkansas Post III. The Sorts and Conditions of Men and Women IV. The State of Culture, Science, and ReUgion V. War and the Military VI. Government, Law, and Politics Epilogue: Fin de Siècle/Fin del Siglo I. Judges of the Arkansas, 1686-1804 II. Population of the Arkansas, 1686-1798 Notes Index

Editorial Reviews

Based on research in French, Spanish, and American archives, examines architecture, education, agriculture, amusements and diversions of the period, and the Europeans' social structures. Discusses relations between settlers and the indigenous Indian tribes, the early military and its activities, and the legal traditions established by both the Spanish and French governments. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

Arnold is to be commended for writing this well-researched, highly readable account of colonial Arkansas. Attractively printed with necessary photographs and illustrations, scholars and general readers will find this book valuable and entertaining.”
—Journal of Southern History


“Judge Arnold expresses himself in a lucid and fluid style, making even arcane subjects arouse the interest, and satisfy the curiosity, of lay persons as well as professional historians.”
—Louisiana History

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