We are thrilled to announce an upcoming book signing featuring author Scott DeBose. This event is open to all and free to attend.

Date and Time: June 25th, from 10 am to noon

Scott DeBose will not only be signing copies of his latest book but also giving a presentation about its fascinating subject. “With the stroke of a pen, the United States bought the Louisiana Territory, but few people know the rest of the story—that the purchase almost started a war, that a former vice president tried to make the land his own empire and that an American general sent to protect the territory was a Spanish spy. For almost twenty years, West Louisiana was not part of the United States. With no government, no police and no military, it soon became a no man’s land—full of outlaws, murderers and smugglers. But it was also a land of opportunity for settlers willing to brave the danger to start a new life. Author Scott DeBose shares the story of this wild era and the almost two centuries it took to tame the region.”