Bayou Lacombe Heritage Center

The Early History of Bonfouca

This chronology covers from the prehistoric migrations of Native Americans before the formation of Lake Pontchartrain, to the stories of the earliest Creole settlers. Filled with pictures and maps, a comprehensive chronology is included.

Bonfouca produced two of the most famous Creole American poets, Dominique and Adrien Rouquette. Adrien became a famous Catholic Indian missionary, known as Chahta-Ima to his beloved Chacta of Bayou Lacombe.

Now available in Limited Numbered Editions

	Wild Flowers by Adrien Rouquette, Chahta-Ima Adrien's English Poetry
These poems were published in 1848, before Pere Rouquette became the missionary Chahta-Ima.

The following are translated works are also available as part of
The Bards of Bonfouca Creole Translation Program

Les Savanes by Adrien Rouquette Creole & English. Version
Adrien's first book of poetry, published in 1841, now bilingual.

Meschacebeenes Poetic works by Dominique Rouquette Creole & English Version
Dominique finds fame in Paris 1839, with his first book, extolling the beauty of America and his beloved Mississippi.

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The Bards of Bonfouca Creole Translation Program

        During the course of research, translations of Adrien and Dominique Rouquette were produced. These translations are imperfect and are works in progress, though they are understandable and reveal the esscence of these Creole poets.
        Now available, as is, with no guarantees of translation accuracy, these books offer the Creole student a useful workbook and insight into the minds of the Rouquette's for the layman.
       In order to improve these translation, we encourage readers to register to share their translation knowlege in the The Bards of Bonfouca Creole Translation Program. Members will be part of effort to perfect translations and promote Open Source distribution of these major works free to the public.

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