Last Island was favored resort, until the storm

Isle Dernière, the barrier reef more commonly called Last Island, is best known for the deadly storm that struck there in August 1856. But three years before that infamous storm the Houma Ceres, called it “the greatest place in the world to ride, swim, drink, dance, and talk love to the ladies.” It’s only drawback, the Ceres said, was that there was no variety in island meals: “No veget...

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