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Civil War #2
The Dixie Devil
André and Felicie Cailloux find themselves in the center of a tempest when the Union army sweeps into the city of New Orleans in 1862. Based on real events and real people, The Dixie Devil tells the remarkable story of Captain Cailloux and his wife, Felicie, as they try to protect their family from the forces swirling all around them.
Today, André and Felicie Cailloux are forgotten names, but André was the first black hero in the very first African-American regiment to see major action in the Civil War.
Included in this volatile mix is a heroic white priest, Claude Paschal Maistre, who takes a stand on behalf of the city’s free people of color. What’s more, strange things are happening, and they involve two real-life criminals straight from the colorful history of New Orleans—a six-foot, red-haired prostitute, who wields a double-bladed knife, and her boyfriend, a man with a chain and steel ball attached to his amputated arm.
In 1862, nothing is normal in New Orleans. It’s a powderkeg…about to explode.
Today, André and Felicie Cailloux are forgotten names, but André was the first black hero in the very first African-American regiment to see major action in the Civil War.
Included in this volatile mix is a heroic white priest, Claude Paschal Maistre, who takes a stand on behalf of the city’s free people of color. What’s more, strange things are happening, and they involve two real-life criminals straight from the colorful history of New Orleans—a six-foot, red-haired prostitute, who wields a double-bladed knife, and her boyfriend, a man with a chain and steel ball attached to his amputated arm.
In 1862, nothing is normal in New Orleans. It’s a powderkeg…about to explode.
380 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 26, 2021
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August 1, 2023
"The Dixie Devil" (2021) by Doug Peterson is a somewhat interesting piece of historical fiction about an African American family living in New Orleans during the Civil War. The city has been occupied by the Union Army, so there are no more slaves. The patriarch of the family joins the Union Army as an officer, while his son does not, resulting in friction between the two. It took me quite a while to finish this one but I still give it a mild recommendation.
December 5, 2023
Amazing!
Loved reading this novel. I was transported back in time and could almost feel the emotions of each character. There is so much happening in each chapter, which keeps you turning page after page. The story of Andre' and Felicie is trully touching and the images from this novel will be replayed in my mind for quite along time.
Loved reading this novel. I was transported back in time and could almost feel the emotions of each character. There is so much happening in each chapter, which keeps you turning page after page. The story of Andre' and Felicie is trully touching and the images from this novel will be replayed in my mind for quite along time.
February 6, 2023
Unsung Black hero’s
Fascinating book. I found this very interesting. The description of daily life in the 1800s and the classes within the classes brought life in New Orleans to life. A great read.
Fascinating book. I found this very interesting. The description of daily life in the 1800s and the classes within the classes brought life in New Orleans to life. A great read.
March 2, 2023
History Well Worth Remembering
There is so much history about Black Americans that have been forgotten or untold. I visit New Orleans often and I know there is rich history there. To know that a black man was historic in the Civil War in New Orleans is truly satisfying.
There is so much history about Black Americans that have been forgotten or untold. I visit New Orleans often and I know there is rich history there. To know that a black man was historic in the Civil War in New Orleans is truly satisfying.
December 26, 2023
The Dixie Devil
Excellent book regarding the life of a Negro solider from New Orleans and the trails and tribulations and his family; I would recommend this book for others to read!
Excellent book regarding the life of a Negro solider from New Orleans and the trails and tribulations and his family; I would recommend this book for others to read!
February 7, 2024
Tears for a hero.
Destroyed statues do not erase history, and I'm glad the story of the brave men in this book didn't get erased too. Thank you Mr. Peterson for writing the story of Andrè, his family, and the brave black soldiers based on facts that you found.
Destroyed statues do not erase history, and I'm glad the story of the brave men in this book didn't get erased too. Thank you Mr. Peterson for writing the story of Andrè, his family, and the brave black soldiers based on facts that you found.
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May 26, 2024About an African American family living in New Orleans during the Civil War. The city has been occupied by the Union Army, so there are no more slaves. The patriarch of the family joins the Union Army as an officer, while his son does not, resulting in friction between the two.
June 5, 2024
Captivating story!
I have so many family members in New Orleans & Baton Rouge. I was amazed that the horror of Civil War is not given enough time in our history books. Descriptions of conditions in the area are left out until I read Dixie Devil. A must read!
I have so many family members in New Orleans & Baton Rouge. I was amazed that the horror of Civil War is not given enough time in our history books. Descriptions of conditions in the area are left out until I read Dixie Devil. A must read!
June 29, 2022
Broken heart during war
The history of the Civil War is well known. This book brings. facts that weren't known by many. I am very pleased I read books by Doug Peterson.
The history of the Civil War is well known. This book brings. facts that weren't known by many. I am very pleased I read books by Doug Peterson.
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January 27, 2023FreeBooksy - second in series
June 23, 2024
This was a good book. These characters were interesting and real. This book made me look up and study about fort Hudson.
February 3, 2026
Moving war and love stories
Fast passed, well written, very moving and entertaining. Good mix of action and and drama. Loved the read and would recommend.
Fast passed, well written, very moving and entertaining. Good mix of action and and drama. Loved the read and would recommend.
December 17, 2023
A Struggle to be Seen
This is a story about a black family's struggle to be recognized during the Civil War in New Orleans. The husband joins the Union's black regiment to make a better life for his family. Upon orders he heroically lead his regiment into battle under unbelievable odds and proved that black soldiers were willing to fight.
This is a story about a black family's struggle to be recognized during the Civil War in New Orleans. The husband joins the Union's black regiment to make a better life for his family. Upon orders he heroically lead his regiment into battle under unbelievable odds and proved that black soldiers were willing to fight.
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