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| Author | : Mary E. McDermott |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 72 |
| Release | : 2021-04-30 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781735814056 |
Travel back in time to old Cape Cod. These vignettes spanning from the 1920s to the Baby Boom preserve the grit and charm of Old Cape Cod.
| Author | : Jeanne deLavigne |
| Publisher | : LSU Press |
| Total Pages | : 399 |
| Release | : 2013-10-07 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 0807152935 |
“He struck a match to look at his watch. In the flare of the light they saw a young woman just at Pitot’s elbow—a young woman dressed all in black, with pale gold hair, and a baby sleeping on her shoulder. She glided to the edge of the bridge and stepped noiselessly off into the black waters.”—from Ghost Stories of Old New Orleans Ghosts are said to wander along the rooftops above New Orleans’ Royal Street, the dead allegedly sing sacred songs in St. Louis Cathedral, and the graveyard tomb of a wealthy madam reportedly glows bright red at night. Local lore about such supernatural sightings, as curated by Jeanne deLavigne in her classic Ghost Stories of Old New Orleans, finds the phantoms of bitter lovers, vengeful slaves, and menacing gypsies haunting nearly every corner of the city, from the streets of the French Quarter to Garden District mansions. Originally printed in 1944, all forty ghost stories and the macabre etchings of New Orleans artist Charles Richards appear in this new edition. Drawing largely on popular legend dating back to the 1800s, deLavigne provides vivid details of old New Orleans with a cast of spirits that represent the ethnic mélange of the city set amid period homes, historic neighborhoods, and forgotten taverns. Combining folklore, newspaper accounts, and deLavigne’s own voice, these phantasmal tales range from the tragic—brothers, lost at sea as children, haunt a chapel on Thomas Street in search of their mother—to graphic depictions of torture, mutilation, and death. Folklorist and foreword contributor Frank A. de Caro places the writer and her work in context for modern readers. He uncovers new information about deLavigne’s life and describes her book’s pervasive lingering influence on the Crescent City’s culture today.
| Author | : Sherri L. Smith |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 338 |
| Release | : 2013-03-07 |
| Genre | : Young Adult Fiction |
| ISBN | : 1101607858 |
First came the storms. Then came the Fever. And the Wall. After a string of devastating hurricanes and a severe outbreak of Delta Fever, the Gulf Coast has been quarantined. Years later, residents of the Outer States are under the assumption that life in the Delta is all but extinct…but in reality, a new primitive society has been born. Fen de la Guerre is living with the O-Positive blood tribe in the Delta when they are ambushed. Left with her tribe leader’s newborn, Fen is determined to get the baby to a better life over the wall before her blood becomes tainted. Fen meets Daniel, a scientist from the Outer States who has snuck into the Delta illegally. Brought together by chance, kept together by danger, Fen and Daniel navigate the wasteland of Orleans. In the end, they are each other’s last hope for survival. Sherri L. Smith delivers an expertly crafted story about a fierce heroine whose powerful voice and firm determination will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
| Author | : Eliza Ripley |
| Publisher | : New York ; London : D. Appleton and Company |
| Total Pages | : 374 |
| Release | : 1912 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Roulhac B. Toledano |
| Publisher | : Pelican Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 257 |
| Release | : 2010-02-11 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 1455610178 |
A study of historic architectural styles of New Orleans homes. This presentation of nineteenth-century gouache and watercolor archival paintings from the New Orleans Notarial Archives offers a glimpse at what old, renovated, restored, and new buildings in New Orleans neighborhoods not only might look like, but how they should look. Including examples of each New Orleans house type, ranging from the French colonial plantation home to the Creole cottage, this volume offers historic plans for each house along with contemporary adaptive-use alternatives to suit modern needs. An architectural pattern book, educational tool, city planner’s handbook, and stunning visual presentation, this gorgeous resource is intended for all interested in historic preservation and architectural history as well as those wishing to build a modern home in an authentic New Orleans style. Praise for A Pattern Book of New Orleans Architecture “An enchanting waltz through the heart of the Crescent City choreographed by the doyenne of New Orleans’ preservationists. [Toledano] presents two centuries of colored renderings from the New Orleans Notarial Archives in a stunning visual portrait of the city’s built heritage, while architect Gate Pratt’s pattern book of new homes designed in authentic styles provides an indispensable resource for rebuilding efforts. This work is destined to become the quintessential bible for historians, preservationists, architects, and all those interested in the true story of the architectural traditions that have shaped the ‘real’ New Orleans.” —Russell Versaci, AIA, traditional architect and author of Creating a New Old House and Roots of Home “For architects, builders, and developers working in the Crescent City, Roulhac B. Toledano’s A Pattern Book of New Orleans Architecture reveals an extraordinary new design resource. Toledano describes in detail the evolution of the city and the building types that have given the city a character unique in the world. Modern floor plans designed by local architects for historic house types demonstrate that the traditional architectural patterns of New Orleans are as accommodating today as in the past. For local practitioners and visitors wishing to build in New Orleans, Toledano’s pattern book is essential for sensitive and thoughtful design in this most exotic and precious city.” —Paul Ostergaard, AIA, Urban Design Associates, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| Author | : Helen Pitkin Schertz |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 88 |
| Release | : 1923 |
| Genre | : New Orleans (La.) |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Eliza Ripley |
| Publisher | : New York ; London : D. Appleton and Company |
| Total Pages | : 372 |
| Release | : 1912 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Matthew Randazzo V |
| Publisher | : Mrv Entertainment LLC |
| Total Pages | : 398 |
| Release | : 2014-06-19 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9780692237489 |
Wiseguys called him "the Keith Richards of the American Mafia" and JFK hero Jim Garrison denounced him as "one of the most notorious vice operators in the history of New Orleans" ... but you can just call him MR. NEW ORLEANS. Mr. New Orleans tells the incredible story of Frenchy Brouillette, a redneck Cajun teenager who stole his big brother's motorcycle and embarked on a 60-year vacation to New Orleans, where he became a legendary gangster and the underworld political fixer for his cousin, Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards. Written by Crescent City native Matthew Randazzo V, the wickedly funny Mr. New Orleans is the first book to ever break the code of secrecy of the New Orleans Mafia Family, the oldest and most mysterious criminal secret society in America. "Mr. New Orleans is a rollicking, disturbing ride through the underbelly of a bygone New Orleans, lined with moments of dark, side-splitting hilarity. If you're a fan of James Lee Burke, drop what you're reading and pick this one up. In an era when popular wisdom tells us T.V. has stolen all depth from the literary true-crime narrative, Matthew Randazzo has found a way to beat that trend mightily; he's gone straight to the source and captured the singular, confounding voice of the New Orleans' mafia's top political fixer with fast-paced, riveting prose and a fine journalist's eye for detail." Chris Rice, New York Times Bestselling Author "Mr. New Orleans is a total knockout: Take everything you ever imagined about the sleazy good times to be had in New Orleans -- the sleazy good times capital of America -- and quadruple it, and you have a hint of what's inside these sticky pages." Bill Tonelli, Author of The Italian American Reader and Editor for Esquire and Rolling Stone
| Author | : Peter M. Wolf |
| Publisher | : Delphinium |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2013-07-09 |
| Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
| ISBN | : 9781883285562 |
A memoir from the land planning and urban policy management authority, and sixth-generation member of an influential New Orleans family.
| Author | : Raymond J. Martinez |
| Publisher | : Quid Pro Books |
| Total Pages | : 242 |
| Release | : 2014-06-13 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1610272471 |
NEW ORLEANS: FACTS AND LEGENDS is a classic compilation of history, tales, and folklore about the Crescent City. It is peppered with numerous vintage photographs of historic sites and the legendary men and women who framed Louisiana's life and lore. Now available in a quality ebook edition, it features active contents, linked table of illustrations, proper digital formatting, and all the illustrations from the original print book. Maintained in its original edition and accurately reproduced, this book is perfect for tourists and locals alike, including curious teens and old-timers. It was written and presented by two well-known keepers of New Orleans' rich heritage. The contents include: • The History of Mardi Gras • Jackson Square • French or Spanish? • Explorers of the Mississippi • Was Jean Lafitte Truly a Pirate? • The Old New Orleans Mint • Antique Furniture in Louisiana • Charity Hospital in 1859 • Yellow Fever and the Mosquito • The German Coast and Creole Descendants • Landmarks of New Orleans • The Old River Front • Canal Street in 1857 • The Customhouse of New Orleans • Louisiana Sugar and Molasses Mills Presented in a carefully proofread and formatted digital edition, this new republication at last makes readily available, preserved in its original contents, a classic New Orleans book.
