Beautiful Crescent

by Garvey, Joan B.; Widmer, Mary Lou; Spiess, Kathy Chappetta; Molony, Jane

• ISBN13: 9781455617425
• ISBN10: 1455617423
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-11-05
• Publisher: Pelican Pub Co Inc

Summary

A brief history for New Orleans' greatest admirers. This concise history of the Crescent City contains chapters covering the Mississippi River, the city's founding, European rule, and more, updated with expanded jazz and African American sections. It is a must for every library and home, and for those who love New Orleans and its rich history.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 9
Preface	p. 11
Beautiful Crescent
The Part the River Played	p. 15
Discovery and Exploration	p. 25
The French Period	p. 31
The Spanish Period	p. 57
On Becoming American: 1803-15	p. 77
Progress in a Period of Peace: 1820-60	p. 97
Customs, Carnival, and Cemeteries	p. 143
New Orleans, an Occupied City: 1862-76	p. 181
Rebirth and Resurgence: 1865-1930	p. 197
Growth in a Modern City: After 1930	p. 227
New Orleans Today	p. 243
Reference Sections
Directions in New Orleans	p. 263
A Short History of Hurricanes in New Orleans	p. 265
Statues and Monuments in New Orleans	p. 267
Noted Personalities	p. 271
Governors of Louisiana	p. 283
Mayors of New Orleans	p. 287
Chronology	p. 291
Glossary	p. 297
Selected Bibliography	p. 303
About the Authors	p. 307
Index	p. 309
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