Just North of New Orleans, across Lake Pontchartrain is the beautiful community of Mandeville. It's picturesque homes and roads are matched by its rich history. In their "The History of Mandeville," Anita R. Campeau and Donald J. Sharp provide the reader with a scholarly yet highly informative and enjoyable account of the early days of Mandeville, Louisiana. The book is filled with rare details, images and drawings. A must for any student of history or lover of Louisiana.