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A distinguished American educator and miscellaneous prose-writer; born in Louisiana, 1856. He won distinction when very young, with stories of life in his native State. He is now professor in Tulane University. His works include: "Le Chateau de Chambord"; "Gabriel d'Ennerich", a historical tale; "Bits of Louisiana Folk-Lore"; "Sept Grands Auteurs du XIX Siecle"; "Histoire de la Litterature Francaise"; "Louisiana Studies"; "Louisiana Folk Tales"; "History of Mexico".