Buddy Stall's French Quarter Montage - Softcover

Stall, Gaspar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1589803949 ISBN 13: 9781589803947

Verlag: Pelican Publishing Co, 2006

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Reseña del editor:

Many tourists know the world-renowned French Quarter as a great photo op rich in old-world charm, but its roots as a community go back to the very inception of the city. Buddy Stall takes an affectionate look at the historic district that gave birth to many of our countrys firststhe first movie theater, the first apartment buildings, and the first department store. He describes the history, people, architecture, and religious and Carnival life of this famous neighborhood.

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Many people know the world-renowned New Orleans French Quarter as a great tourist attraction, but its roots as a community go back to the very inception of the city. This historic district gave birth to many of our country's firsts--the first movie theater, the first apartment buildings, and the first department store. This book takes you back to the very beginning and traces the people, architecture, and traditions that make this real estate some of the most interesting and valuable in the world.

Gaspar J. ("Buddy") Stall is a dynamic speaker who also happens to be a history buff. Adept at writing and speaking before large audiences, Stall has authored numerous historical articles and been a contributing writer to many publications. He also wrote Buddy Stall's New Orleans and Buddy Stall's Louisiana Potpourri, both published by Pelican.

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• Verlag: Pelican Publishing Co
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1589803949
• ISBN 13: 9781589803947
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 296