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Book Synopsis: New Orleans is a city of beautiful contradictions, evidenced by its street names. New Orleans crosses with Hope, Pleasure and Duels. Religious couples with Nuns, Market and Race. Music, Arts and Painters are parallel. New Orleans enfolds its denizens in the protection of saints, the artistry of Muses and the bravery of military leaders. The city's street names are inseparable from its diverse history. They serve as guideposts as well as a narrative that braid its pride, wit and seedier history into a complex web that to this day simultaneously joins and shows the cracks within the city. Learn about Bourbon's royal lineage, the magnitude of Napoleon's influence, how Tchoupitoulas's history is just as long and vexing as its spelling and why mispronouncing such streets as Burgundy, Calliope and Socrates doesn't mean you are incorrect--it just means you are local. Told with precision and photos as vibrant, irreverent and memorable as La Nouvelle Orleans itself, author Sally Asher delivers an updated and reinvented look at the city that care forgot.
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Immerse yourself in the captivating history of New Orleans with "Hope & New Orleans: A History of Crescent City Street Names." Explore the fascinating intersections of culture, religion, and artistry that have shaped the city's identity. From the royal lineage of Bourbon to the poetic allure of Nuns and Market, each street name tells a story waiting to be unraveled.
Uncover the secrets behind the names that line the vibrant streets of New Orleans. Embark on a journey through time as you discover the significant influence of military leaders, the creative spirit of artists, and the enduring legacy of saints. Delve into the complexities of a city that holds within its streets a tapestry of narratives just waiting to be explored.
Experience the essence of New Orleans through the lens of its street names. Let author Sally Asher guide you through a world where Hope, Pleasure, and Duels coexist, where Music, Arts, and Painters dance in harmony, and where the stories of the past continue to shape the present. Uncover the layers of history that make New Orleans a city like no other.
Don't miss your chance to embark on a literary journey through the heart of New Orleans. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Crescent City street names and uncover the tales that make this city so unique. Embrace the allure of New Orleans and discover a new perspective on its rich and diverse history.
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