Exploring New Orleans: A Family Guide

By Larenda Lyles Roberts

More than just a list of places to see and things to do, Exploring New Orleans is loaded with the history and heritage of this venerable old city. With a background on the people, the diverse cultures, the unique architecture, the music, and the fabulous food, your experience in the city is greatly enriched, and you are ready to explore.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556226209
• ISBN13: 9781556226205
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

New Orleans: From Jazz Spasm Bands to Cafe du Monde

EXPLORING NEW ORLEANS is loaded with the history of jazz, voodoo, and Mardi Gras--the heritage of this venerable city. With a background on the diverse population, cultures, unique architecture, inimitable music, and fabulous food, your experience in New Orleans is greatly enriched, and you are ready to explore: Cities of the Dead; Louisiana Children's Museum; Riverboats, streetcars, and swamp tours; French Market, Bourbon Street, and the French Quarter; Marie Laveau, voodoo, and African Spiritism--you will be enthralled by Exploring New Orleans: A Family Guide. Read about Mardi Gras, Storyville, historic Cornstalk Fence and Hotel, St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line, and the Garden District Walking Tour. This will become a favorite book! Cajun recipes included! Exploring New Orleans: A Family Guide

New Orleans--America's Seductive City

From zydeco to jazz to the casket girls, Exploring New Orleans is a great fun-to-read book that is a must for any visitor or resident of this seductive city.In her humorous style, Larenda Lyles Roberts explores the history of jazz, voodoo, cities of the dead, Cajun and Creole culture and popular attractions in a readable, interesting style. She even includes recipes from authentic Cajun cooks! This book makes a wonderful guide to the city and made me fall in love with New Orleans!