The Accidental City: Improvising New Orleans, by Lawrence N. Powell
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"The Accidental City: Improvising New Orleans" by Lawrence N. Powell is a detailed historical examination of New Orleans from its founding in 1718 through the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. The book showcases the city's establishment by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, who selected a challenging swampy locale driven by ambition. It explores the competition among France, Spain, and England, highlighting economic schemes like John Law's ventures. Powell also delves into the rich cultural tapestry woven by French settlers, African slaves, and Native Americans, alongside the city's evolving urban design. Ultimately, it reflects on New Orleans' transition to American governance and its transformative impacts."
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Harvard University Press
Hardcover
ISBN: 0674059875
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"The Accidental City: Improvising New Orleans" by Lawrence N. Powell is a detailed historical examination of New Orleans from its founding in 1718 through the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. The book showcases the city's establishment by Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, who selected a challenging swampy locale driven by ambition. It explores the competition among France, Spain, and England, highlighting economic schemes like John Law's ventures. Powell also delves into the rich cultural tapestry woven by French settlers, African slaves, and Native Americans, alongside the city's evolving urban design. Ultimately, it reflects on New Orleans' transition to American governance and its transformative impacts."
Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear. Price not clipped.
Harvard University Press
Hardcover
ISBN: 0674059875
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