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Beautiful Crescent: A History of New Orleans
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by Joan B. Garvey and Mary Lou Widmer
Sales Rank: 120185
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List Price: $20.00
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Features
Cover Type: Paperback with 249 pages
Published by: Garmer Pr; Revised 1997 edition February 1983
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 0961296003
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0961296001
Book Dimensions:
8.9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
Weighs: 1 pounds
Book Description
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.
Reader Reviews
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. For example, the 'reform' mayor of the 1880s (Shakespear) set up a system of bribe taking from illegal gambling establishment in exchange for police protection -- but he only did this, they report, because the prudish state of Louisiana unjustly kept gambling illegal. And besides, Shakespear, originally at least, used the funds to set up alms houses. Sure! Similar explanations are given for the racial injustice of the city, its hedonism, etc. I don't know enough about New Orleans history to make any informed evaluation of their historical judgments. But it seems obvious that the authors know their topic. The packaging, at least in my 2002 printed edition, is unimaginative and basic, but solid. Overall, I'd recommend this highly as a nice overview, a tour guide, and a primer for NOLA history.
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