NEW ORLEANS: FACTS AND LEGENDS is a classic compilation of history, tales, and folklore about New Orleans. It is peppered with numerous vintage photographs of historic sites and the legendary men and women who framed Louisiana's life and lore. Maintained in its original edition and accurately reproduced, this book is perfect for tourists and locals alike, including curious teens and old-timers. It was written and presented by two well-known keepers of New Orleans' rich heritage. The contents include: The History of Mardi Gras Jackson Square French or Spanish? Explorers of the Mississippi Was...

A classic book of Louisiana lore and recipes from famous New Orleans restaurants is now available new, in an accurate facsimile edition. Louisiana cookery (often referred to as Creole cooking) is famous throughout the United States, and is known for its distinctiveness in many parts of the world. Its fame did not come as a mere accident, but was earned as a result of painstaking care and experimenting over a period of many decades. It has its own history, a unique lore, and an enduring flavor. This well-known book not only teaches the recipes, it tells the tale. It reads as much as an...