This book is a fantasy & contains stories of a by-gone era which are told in a unique & interesting fashion. Children as well as adults will enjoy it. Although most of the contents are based on historic fact, there is some mythology, Indian legends, & a lot of imagination. Maria, a lovely mermaid, appears to the author while he is fishing along Bayou Teche in southern Louisiana. She claims that she is the daughter of Neptune & is honoring him with a visit because he has been so kind to creatures along the bayou. At first, ...
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This book is a fantasy & contains stories of a by-gone era which are told in a unique & interesting fashion. Children as well as adults will enjoy it. Although most of the contents are based on historic fact, there is some mythology, Indian legends, & a lot of imagination. Maria, a lovely mermaid, appears to the author while he is fishing along Bayou Teche in southern Louisiana. She claims that she is the daughter of Neptune & is honoring him with a visit because he has been so kind to creatures along the bayou. At first, he is shocked & amazed, but then becomes keenly interested in her "on the scene" revelations of Bayou Country events. Choice historical stories include those of Indians; Acadian, Spanish, & Anglo-Saxon settlers; antebellum homes; Civil War; aviation; steamboating; etc. Kate Ferry, award winning artist, illustrated all 9 chapters. Author Morris Raphael is a retired engineer, former newspaperman, & past president of the Attakapas Historical Society.
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Good. Dust jacket in acceptable condition. First edition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. CLEAN COVER AND CONTENT PAGES. New protective mylar applied to dust jacket before shipping. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Add this copy of Maria: Goddess of the Teche to cart. $46.39, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Morris Raphael.