THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE

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COBBLESTONE SEPTEMBER 2015 single back issue.
COBBLESTONE SEPTEMBER 2015

More than 200 years ago, the United States made a deal with France that resulted in the Louisiana Purchase. This month, Cobblestone readers get the chance to explore the deeper story behind the purchase, with players including France, Spain, Great Britain, the future Republic of Haiti, explorers, kings, slaves, and frontiersmen. Articles include La Salle Sets Sail, A War for Empire, and Jefferson’s Vision, which explores the role President Thomas Jefferson played in making the deal a reality. Discover New Orleans, yesterday and today, get an “At a Glance” overview of the topic, and try a recipe for authentic pecan lace cookies.