The Story Behind the Stone

by Robert Jeanfreau

Book Overview

This pictorial guide covers more than forty New Orleans monuments. From the statue of Joan of Arc that stands in the French Quarter to the bronze bust of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the corner of Claiborne Avenue and Felicity Street, entries flow in chronological order, based on each figure's birthday.

The overviews include a biographical sketch of the historical figure, a description of the monument, and a reminder of its significance...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1455615196
• ISBN13: 9781455615193
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.4" x 10.9"