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Anne Butler

    Anne Butler explores the rich culture and history of plantation life through her evocative writing. Drawing from her deep family roots and lifelong connection to the Butler Greenwood Plantation, she brings stories of tradition and heritage to life. Her work offers readers a captivating glimpse into the enduring spirit and charm of the South. Through her distinctive narrative voice, Butler invites contemplation on the echoes of the past in the present day.

    Deep Roots
    St. Francisville and West Feliciana Parish
    Bayou Sara: Used to Be
    Audubon Plantation Country Cookbook
    • Audubon Plantation Country Cookbook

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The "Audubon Plantation Country Cookbook" offers an illustrated journey through the region's rich culture, history, and cuisine. Featuring heirloom recipes, family stories, and vintage photos, it captures the essence of southern hospitality and the area's culinary heritage, making it more than just a cookbook.

      Audubon Plantation Country Cookbook
    • Bayou Sara: Used to Be

      • 158 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Anne Butler and Helen Williams uncover nearly two centuries of history on the small Louisiana town of Bayou Sara, a once thriving port and town on the Mississippi River that has disappeared through the ravages of time and nature.

      Bayou Sara: Used to Be
    • Deep Roots

      The Story of a Place and Its People

      • 110 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      The narrative follows a Quaker physician navigating the challenges of frontier Louisiana, whose descendants intertwine with fierce warrior families. The story highlights the dramatic fates of these ancestors, including a Revolutionary War survivor, a victim of the Indian Wars, and brothers serving under Andrew Jackson. It also features a young soldier heading to the Civil War alongside his slave. This rich tapestry of history and conflict offers a compelling exploration of family legacy and the complexities of survival in a tumultuous era.

      Deep Roots