History of Louisiana: The American Domination Vol IV by Charles Gayarré, published in 1885 by Armand Hawkins. This third edition antique hardcover features a brown cloth binding with a decorative gilt-stamped seal on the front cover depicting an eagle and the scales of justice. The volume covers the period of American domination and includes detailed historical accounts of the state's development. A significant piece of Southern Americana and regional history, this book presents a scholarly look at 19th-century Louisiana. Note that the spine shows significant wear and loss at the top and bottom, and there is some internal page wear consistent with age.