Madame Girard: An Old French Teacher Of New Orleans (1922)

By Grace Elizabeth King

Book Overview

Madame Girard: An Old French Teacher Of New Orleans is a book written by Grace Elizabeth King and published in 1922. The book is a biography of Madame Girard, an elderly French teacher who lived in New Orleans. Madame Girard was known for her deep knowledge of French language and culture, and for her dedication to teaching her students. King's book provides a detailed portrait of Madame Girard's life, including her childhood in France, her arrival in New Orleans, and her experiences as a teacher. The book also explores the cultural and historical context of Madame Girard's life, including the influence of French culture on New Orleans and the impact of the Civil War on the city. Through her portrayal of Madame Girard, King celebrates the importance of education and the enduring legacy of French culture in Louisiana.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166561712
• ISBN13: 9781166561710
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"