New Orleans: The First 300 Years

Get to know one of the most unique cities in the world!New Orleans is unlike anywhere else on Earth―the fusion of cultures, people, and food all establish a whole greater than its constituent parts. From migration to politics to music to ethnic culture and identity, this comprehensive volume touches on all aspects of New Orleans history for the past 300 years.With contributions from some of the leading influencers and scholars of New Orleans cultural history, including a foreword by Professor Emeritus Lawrence N. Powell, no stone is left unturned. This is the quintessential book on New Orleans for every history buff, citizen of New Orleans, or visitor wanting to know more about who we are and how we got here.The Foreword Writer and ContributorsForeword by Lawrence N. PowellProfessional historian Lawrence N. Powell is the executive director of the National Center for the Urban Community. With a distinguished educational career, he is professor emeritus in Tulane University’s history department. His many books, papers, and articles have earned him extensive awards and accolades from the history community.Distinguished Contributors and Their Topics Sally Asher • Street Names   Susan Larson • Literary Heritage Connie Zeanah Atkinson • Music   Angus Lind • Characters Patricia Brady • Women   Brobson Lutz • Health R. Stephanie Bruno • Flora   Ian McNulty • Dining Robert Cangelosi Jr. • Architecture    John Magill • Disasters Raphael Cassimere • Black New Orleans   Dominic Massa • News Media Robert L. Dupont • Politics   Marty Mulé • Sports Lolis Eric Elie • Second Line Parades   Peter Ricchiuti • Business John R. Kemp • Art, History   Suzanne Pfefferle Tafur • Ethnicity Errol Laborde • Celebrations   Dawn Wilson • Education Richard Campanella • Geography and Environment   Read more