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An American Journey: The Story of My Rouyer Forebears

An American Journey: The Story of My Rouyer Forebears


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Take a fascinating journey through time with the Rouyer family, from 18th century Saint-Dominique a French colony in the Caribbean to 1920s New Orleans. Discover personal stories interwoven with American history. In An American Journey: The Story of My Rouyer Forbears, the author breathes life into the past as he explores the rich tapestry of his family history. The book goes beyond a simple chronology of events, delving into the lives and experiences of the people who made up the Rouyer family. Each ancestor is examined in the context of their time and place, revealing how they were shaped by the world around them. The narrative begins with Pierre Rouyer, the first known Rouyer ancestor, who navigated the tumultuous times of the Black revolution in Saint-Dominique to build a life in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and finally New Orleans. The story then expands to include the experiences of families marrying into the Rouyers and subsequent generations of the family. With attention to detail, the author explores the societal and cultural eccentricities of New Orleans during the 1850s, Civil War, Reconstruction, Redemption, and the Gilded Age. This book also illuminates the intimate connection we have to our ancestors through photographs and personal writings. While the Rouyer ancestors did not leave many personal records, their stories are resurrected through the author's meticulous research in newspapers, archives, and genealogy websites. These sources provide a window into their lives, allowing the reader to connect with them across time. Incorporating elements of social, cultural, and family history, An American Journey: The Story of My Rouyer Forbears, creates a vivid picture of the past. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a lover of New Orleans, or someone fascinated by family stories, this book offers a unique perspective on the American journey. Join the author as he uncovers the lives of his ancestors, their struggles, triumphs, and the legacy they left behind. Experience history from a personal vantage point and gain a deeper understanding of the past that shaped us all.

About the Author :
Alwyn Rouyer was born and grew-up in New Orleans. He received his PhD in political science at Tulane University of that city. After graduating he moved to the Pacific Northwest teaching at the University of Idaho and later at the University of Washington. During his teaching career he travelled widely in the Middle East and India, his areas of academic specialization. After retirement, Rouyer discovered forgotten family memoirs which inspired him to research and write about his maternal family history. This endeavour resulted in his 2015 book 'The Story of an Immigrant Family of New Orleans'. His latest work, 'An American Journey: The Story of My Rouyer Forebears', explores his paternal lineage. Rouyer also authored 'Turning Water into Politics: The Water Issue in the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict'.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798822985377
  • Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Palmetto Publishing
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 580
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: The Story of My Rouyer Forebears
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8822985370
  • Publisher Date: 16 Sep 2025
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 43 mm
  • Weight: 1260 gr


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