New Orleans

""New Orleans: The Place And The People"" is a non-fiction book written by Grace King, originally published in 1895. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history, culture, and people of New Orleans, Louisiana. King explores the city's unique blend of French, Spanish, and African-American influences, tracing its development from a colonial outpost to a thriving port city. The book covers various aspects of life in New Orleans, including its architecture, cuisine, music, and festivals. King also delves into the city's social and political history, discussing topics such as slavery, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Throughout the book, King's writing is rich in detail and vividly captures the essence of New Orleans and its people. The book has become a classic work on the city and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of New Orleans.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.