I would like to second Pat's recommendation of Bailey's book, The Lost German Slave Girl. It first drew my interest because it was set in the German community of New Orleans in the 1840's, where most of my immigrant ancestors lived. I felt the book gave me insight into their lives during the immigration process, as well as in 19th century New Orleans. Bailey also presented a great deal of information on the realities of life under the Southern slave laws. The impact they had on the situation of the "German slave girl" of the title were surprisingly complex. The book is a history, rather than fiction, and seems to be well researched and documented. But many of the events are related in such a vivid fashion, the book seems more like a well-plotted novel. Kathleen Wieland in Connecticut, by way of New Orleans ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pat Wilson" <imdmom@cox.net> To: <BAVARIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2005 12:35 AM Subject: [BAVARIA] Book Recommendation > I just finished reading "The Lost German Slave Girl" by John Bailey. It's > a true story and paints a good picture of what life was like for some early > immigrants and will give you a good understanding about the > Redemptioners. It was better than a mystery! I highly recommend it. You > can read reviews online at Amazon.com. > > Pat > > > ==== BAVARIA Mailing List ==== > Have you consider the volunteering of transcribing parish records to be added to WorldGenWeb Archives for others to research? > Contact mailto:dsam@sampubco.com?subject=transcribing_records >