Before I Forget: A Country Lawyer from Livingston Parish, Louisiana's Memories of the Civil Rights Era, Politics, Fishing, and Hunting
This is the intriguing story of the life of one man born and raised in Southeast Louisiana, from his boyhood in a small rural town through his experiences obtaining a practical and formal education. His observation of local politics and the tactics used during the civil rights era often exposed him to threats from extremist groups opposed to change.
His fight for justice for the unfortunate through the legal system during his career as an attorney enabled him to achieve his lifetime goals of hunting and fishing across North and South America.
The often humorous stories of his contacts with all types of characters he has encountered during his colorful life are unique.
About the Author
Hobart Pardue lives in Springfield, Louisiana where he has practiced law since 1966. He was instrumental in helping Black and White citizens obtain voting rights in Southeast Louisiana in the early 1960's during the civil rights era. He has represented mistreated people, fished and hunted for big game, birds, and waterfowl on two continents from Alaska to Patagonia in Argentina. This is his story.
Published: 2026
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