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Beautiful Crescent: A History of New Orleans
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 976.335
EAN: 9780961296001
Edition: Revised 1997
ISBN: 0961296003
Label: Garmer Pr
Manufacturer: Garmer Pr
Number Of Pages: 249
Publication Date: 1983-02
Publisher: Garmer Pr
Studio: Garmer Pr
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Editorial Review:
Coud New Orleans have withstood the wrath of Katrina? Read about it on page 208 A-B (just added). Beautiful Crescent is a good short basic history of New Orleans--and more. It's a foundation, a springboard, and appetizer--just enough factual political history, just enough "people" history to tantalize and whet the appetite. The wonderful lists of govenors, mayors, noted personalities, and chronology make this fun and interesting for everyone who loves New Orleans and her colorful history.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - Indispensible overview
Garvey and Widmer were retired school teachers and amateur genealogists and historians, with deep roots in the city they love. This book packs lots and lots of information and some good stories into 250pp. They write in a simple, accessible style that make this readable for just about anyone.
The authors are unabashed fans of New Orleans who continually gush about their city. They do not seem to hide the seedier elements of their city, but they do tend to excuse or rationalize them. ... Read More
Rating: - Good general overview of history of New Orleans
I rate this a four because of its content more than the writing. If you're looking for one book to cover it's history from the geology that formed the land, to first settlers in 17th century through modern times, this is an excellent choice.
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