New Orleans Cemeteries (Images of America: Louisiana)
by Brock, Eric J
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- ISBN 10
- 0738501263
- ISBN 13
- 9780738501260
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Join author and Louisiana historian Eric J. Brock on a visual tour of the most captivating New Orleans burial sites - above ground!
The mysticism of cemeteries is inescapable and the cemeteries of New Orleans are no exception. They have long enticed residents and visitors alike with their beauty and rich history. We are intrigued by the way these sacred cities of the dead have the ability to both fascinate and unnerve us at the same time. Within these final resting places lie many personal histories marked by myriad monuments ranging from grand architectural homages to endearing sculptures and simple gravestones. In New Orleans, the cemeteries are unique in that they are primarily built above ground. Done in part because of the city's location below sea level, this type of burial is also a common practice rooted in the area's Latin culture tradition. Witness this for yourself with over 200 photographs accompanied by an illuminating narrative of some of the most intriguing burial sites of the Crescent City.
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- Eureka Books (US)
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- 277033
- Title
- New Orleans Cemeteries (Images of America: Louisiana)
- Author
- Brock, Eric J
- Format/Binding
- Trade Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0738501263
- ISBN 13
- 9780738501260
- Publisher
- Arcadia Publishing
- Place of Publication
- Charleston, Sc
- Date Published
- 1999
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