Social Life In Old New Orleans

Social Life In Old New Orleans: Being Recollections Of My Girlhood (1912) is a memoir by Eliza Ripley, detailing her experiences growing up in the city of New Orleans during the mid-19th century. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of the social customs, traditions, and lifestyles of the city's elite society during this time period. Ripley writes about the various social events and gatherings that she attended, including balls, dinners, and receptions, and provides insights into the fashion, music, and cuisine of the era. She also discusses the role of women in society and the strict gender roles that were enforced during this time. Throughout the book, Ripley offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of New Orleans, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.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.