Hidden History of the Mississippi Delta
MSU Affiliation
College of Arts and Sciences; Department of Communication, Media and Theatre
Abstract
The conquistadors staggered through the Delta half-starved, mostly naked, dripping with swamp water. They became the first Europeans to walk in the shade of the Delta’s ancient cypress trees, hear the howl of the red wolf, and eat the maize that would give the Delta its signature dish: the hot tamale. Over the centuries, the bountiful soil of the Delta would beckon to those from all over the world. Others came because they had no choice, tilling the land while they gave rise to a new and haunting music. Learn what the Delta was and what it became, and meet the characters who created what James C. Cobb called “the most southern place on earth.” In this collection of the nearly forgotten, authors Ryan Starrett and Josh Foreman explore one of the most complicated and culturally rich areas in the country.
Publication Date
2-27-2023
Publisher
The History Press
City
Charleston, SC
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First Page
1
Last Page
144
ISBN
9781467152211
Recommended Citation
Foreman, Josh. Hidden History of the Mississippi Delta. The History Press, 2023.
