Maria Goddess of the Teche

This book is a fantasy & contains stories of a by-gone era which are told in a unique & interesting fashion. Children as well as adults will enjoy it. Although most of the contents are based on historic fact, there is some mythology, Indian legends, & a lot of imagination. Maria, a lovely mermaid, appears to the author while he is fishing along Bayou Teche in southern Louisiana. She claims that she is the daughter of Neptune & is honoring him with a visit because he has been so kind to creatures along the bayou. At first, he is shocked & amazed, but then becomes keenly interested in her "on the scene" revelations of Bayou Country events. Choice historical stories include those of Indians; Acadian, Spanish, & Anglo-Saxon settlers; antebellum homes; Civil War; aviation; steamboating; etc. Kate Ferry, award winning artist, illustrated all 9 chapters. Author Morris Raphael is a retired engineer, former newspaperman, & past president of the Attakapas Historical Society. This, his 9th book, is slated for release in October 1991. The book is hardbound, 8' x 10", 48 pages. It may be purchased from the author at 1404 Bayou Drive, New Iberia, LA. 70560, $14.45, delivered.Raphael, Morris is the author of 'Maria Goddess of the Teche' with ISBN 9780960886685 and ISBN 0960886680.