Explore the Wild Beauty of the Mississippi River Batture

Tulane, LA – WEBWIRE – Wednesday, March 22, 2023

“Down on the Batture,” a new book by Oliver A. Houck, takes readers on an exploration of the unique American landscape that abuts the Mississippi River. This vivid and detailed portrait of the wild slip of land between the levees and rim of sand, mud and trees is full of joyous, rewarding experiences. From the ramblers and fishers to the rabbit hunters and dog walkers, Houck captures the essence of the batture and the people who inhabit it.

Inspired by his visits to the batture over the past 25 years, Houck uses his knowledge of the area to explore the forces that have shaped and continue to shape the region. The batture serves as the perfect backdrop to his narrative, which includes stories of plantations, pollution, murder, land grabs, oil industry, and the first boxing championship on American soil.

In this book, Houck not only provides a detailed and perceptive understanding of the Mississippi River batture, but also offers a set of literary excursions that are as refreshing and insightful as an afternoon on Huck and Jim’s raft. Houck draws from his experience in New Orleans since the early 1970s in the practice and teaching of law, and in the process paints a picture of a place that provides respite and sanctuary for values that are original to America.

“Down on the Batture” is more than simply enjoyable to read; it is an eye-opening journey into an unfamiliar world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the forces that have shaped the Mississippi River region and continues to do so.

Mr. Houck is Emeritus Professor of law and David Boies Chair in Public Interest Law at Tulane University. He has received the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Environmental Section of the American Bar Association and Louisiana’s Conservationist of the Year. He is also the author of “Taking Back Eden: Eight Environmental Cases That Changed the World;” “Downstream Toward Home: A Book of Rivers;” “Uijongbu: and A Soldier’s Life in Korea;” and “The Court of General Sessions” (the authors life as a federal prosecutor). His pending books include “Waking up the Dream State” (environmental lawsuits in Louisiana), and “The Most Dangerous Branch” (the United States Supreme Court).

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“Down on the Batture”
Author: Oliver A. Houck
ASIN: ‎ B09LRBBDT7
Publisher: ‎ University Press of Mississippi (19 April 2010)
Language: ‎ English
ISBN: ‎ 1604734612

About the Author
Oliver A. Houck is professor of law and David Boies Chair in Public Interest Law at Tulane University. He has received the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Environmental Section of the American Bar Association and Louisiana’s Conservationist of the Year. He is author of “The Clean Water Act TMDL Program: Law, Policy, and Implementation;” “Taking Back Eden: Eight Environmental Cases That Changed the World;” “Downstream Toward Home: A Book of Rivers;” and “Uijongbu: and A Soldier’s Life in Korea.”