Acadian Redemption : From Beausoleil Broussard to the Queen's Royal Proclamation

by Perrin, Warren A.

• ISBN13: 9780976892700
• ISBN10: 0976892707
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-08-30
• Publisher: Atlasbooks Dist Serv

Summary

Acadian Redemption, the first biography of an Acadian exile, defines the 18th century society of Acadia into which Joseph dit Beausoleil Broussard was born in 1702. The book explains his early life events and militant struggles with the British who had, for years, wanted to lay claim to the Acadians' rich lands. The book discusses the repercussions of Beausoleil's life that resulted in the evolution of the Acadian culture into what is now called the Cajun culture. More than 50 vintage photographs, maps, and documents are included.

Author Biography

Warren A. Perrin is an attorney in Lafayette, Louisiana, and is a descendant of Beausoleil Broussard. He currently serves as President of the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana (CODOFIL). In 1999, Perrin served as President of a task force appointed to carry out FrancoFete '99, a year-long event comprised of over 1,500 cultural celebrations in recognition of Louisiana's tricentennial. He also helped to establish the non-profit Acadian Heritage and Culture Foundation, Inc. In recognition of his efforts, Perrin has been the recipient of many awards and honors, and has been the subject of many nationally broadcast interviews in the United States, England, and Canada.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	i
Dedication	v
Editor's Notes by Chris Segura	vii
Foreword by Dr. William Arceneaux	xi
Introduction by Mary Leonise Broussard Perrin	xiii
Part I Acadian Odyssey
Chapter 1 The First Broussard in Acadia	1	(4)
Chapter 2 The Early Years: Colonization	5	(4)
Chapter 3 Beausoleil's Four Civil Disputes	9	(10)
Chapter 4 The Resistance	19	(14)
Chapter 5 Finalizing the Acadian Problem	33	(4)
Chapter 6 Departing for a New Life	37	(6)
Chapter 7 The Settlement of "New Acadia"	43	(14)
Chapter 8 The Legacy	57	(10)
Chapter 9 The Broussard Clan in Louisiana	67	(34)
Part II Redemption: The Petition to Obtain an Apology for the Acadian Deportation
Chapter 10 Sketches of an Acadian Journey	101	(4)
Chapter 11 The Petition	105	(6)
Chapter 12 Apologies	111	(4)
Chapter 13 Support for the Petition	115	(4)
Chapter 14 The Royal Proclamation	119	(8)
Epilogue by Dr. Shane K. Bernard	127	(3)
Flags Tell the History of Louisiana Acadians (1996)	130	(2)
Acadian History in Brief Chronology	132	(2)
Petition of the Acadians Deported to Philadelphia to the King of England (1760)	134	(9)
Notes	143	(20)
About the Author by Gen. Curney J. Dronet, Sr	163	(4)
Bibliography	167