The Great Flood of 1927in Avoyelles Parish

By Carlos A. Mayeux Jr.

The largest collection of photographs and stories gathered about Avoyelles Parish during the great Mississippi River flood of 1927. Over 100 rare photos showing the destruction in Bordelonville, Cottonport, Hamburg, Plauchevillle, Simmesport and many other areas along Bayou des Glaises. From the extensive photo collection of the Carlos Mayeux and Randy DeCuir. Includes first hand accounts of residents who lived during the flood who were interviewed on the 50th and 75th anniversaries of the event.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1481852779
• ISBN13: 9781481852777
• Release Date: February 2013
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.4" x 8.5"