It is easy to understand the fascination of many Americans with these small volcanic islands just off the coast of Africa. More than two hundred years have passed since the arrival of the Canary Islanders in Louisiana. However, Spanish surnames are plentiful in Louisiana as well as in other states, and their descendants still treasure the unique heritage of their brave ancestors from the Canary Islands.© Barrie Mahoney 2010This article is part of the 'Letters from the Atlantic series' by Barrie Mahoney. You can find out more about the author and this book by clicking here

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