New Orleans: A Pictorial History

ISBN-13:	9781455619658
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	04/11/2014
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	384
Sales rank:	229,400
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.70(h) x 1.10(d)

A captivating visual guide to New Orleans's history! Hailed as being one of the most comprehensive collections of photos, paintings, and drawings on its release in 1971, this educational and entertaining selection is now in paperback! From the city's French and Spanish beginnings to American forces fighting off British soldiers in the War of 1812, this is truly a fascinating compilation. These pages chronicle major historical moments along with the architecture, jazz, scandals, duels, cuisine, and fine arts that make New Orleans an amazing city to behold.