Old Louisiana w/Illustrations by E.H.Suydam – 1st Printing [Hardcover] Lyle Saxon

Description

1929 edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This first edition of “Old Louisiana” by Lyle Saxon is a captivating time capsule that transports readers to the vibrant and storied landscape of early 20th-century Louisiana. Published in 1929, just a few years after the author’s relocation to New Orleans, this work is a love letter to the state’s rich cultural tapestry, woven with Saxon’s vivid prose and E.H. Suydam’s evocative illustrations.

As a pioneering figure in the Southern Renaissance literary movement, Saxon’s lyrical narratives breathed new life into the region’s folklore, traditions, and historical anecdotes. This volume offers a rare glimpse into the state’s diverse communities, from the bustling French Quarter to the bayous and plantations that dotted the countryside. Collectors will appreciate the book’s significance as a seminal work that helped shape the region’s literary identity and preserve its unique heritage for future generations.