Iberville's first journey from Ship Island up the Mississippi and back through Lake Ponchartrain via Bayou Manchac.
Epilogue
The exploration and founding of this wonderful state has always fascinated me. I often wish I could go back to this time and place—just to see it with my own eyes in all its glory. Louisiana’s special today in so many ways, yet in order to appreciate and preserve what we have, we must understand and admire the awe inspiring wonders we’ve lost. Gone today is the red wolf who watched from afar as buffalo grazed across the vast coastal prairie; departed are the emerald-laden parakeets that scolded the panthers as they stalked the river’s edge; and lost are the stands of towering old-growth forests that echoed the ivory-bills’ solemn calls. They’re merely relics of Louisiana’s lost frontier, and must now live immortal in our minds, forever.
8 Responses to: The Lost Frontier
Great documentary Jason
Being a descendant from the original settlers of the German Coast of the Mississippi I always enjoy the stories of the settlement of Louisiana. Thanks
Great job Jason
Very Good! I also am a descendant from settlers of the German Coast. Our anscestors came here in 1721 and settled in St. Charles and St. John Parishes. One of my family was actually killed on a bear hunt in the 1700′s. Louisiana History is fascinating and you did a terrific job of connecting our lives with Iberville’s journeys.
Very interesting and informative, Jason. I too could imagine myself back in that time. What a thrill that would be. These guys were extremely brave and this is one story where everyone got along and coexisted in peace. Good job!
Very well researched and written Jason. Thanks for sharing.
You have painted a great portriat of “Louisiana” in my head that will make me wonder for a long time. Great job.
Awesome article.
Truly enjoyed reading about this. Keep on with these kinds of articles.