
Founded to serve as the capital of France's vast overseas empire, New Orleans has gone on to survive wars, invasions, floods, hurricanes, plagues, fires, and financial panics. Today it is a romantic city of secret gardens, handsomely restored mansions, murmuring fountains,...

Readers will learn of the city's origins, deeply rooted in Creole society and plantation life. An insider's tour into the heart of New Orleans, its neighborhoods, homes, food, music, and festivals are detailed in this illustrated volume.

Readers will learn of the city's origins, deeply rooted in Creole society and plantation life. An insider's tour into the heart of New Orleans, its neighborhoods, homes, food, music, and festivals are detailed in this illustrated volume.


Readers will learn of the city's origins, deeply rooted in Creole society and plantation life. An insider's tour into the heart of New Orleans, its neighborhoods, homes, food, music, and festivals are detailed in this illustrated volume.