Since all of the April festivals have been cancelled, it is a good time to delve into the many available books about New Orleans. The 1850 House on St. Ann at Jackson Square has a wonderful collection of books available on line (www.1850housestore.com) and they are offering a 20% discount with free shipping!
A book I recently ordered was lovingly “gift-wrapped” with fleur-de-lis paper and an appreciative “thank you” written on the envelope. Help the Friends of the Cabildo (see note at the end of this column) by going on line and selecting an edition at these great prices. All of the following previews and photos are from their website which also offers jewelry, art and other mementos. Here are just a few of the classic and contemporary selections, definite “must reads” during these times of self-isolation:
The French Quarter of New Orleans
by Jim Frasier, photos by West Freeman ($45.00)
There is no place in America like New Orleans’ famed French Quarter.
With photographs and history, The French Quarter of New Orleans explores the unique evolution of this district. The author and photographer team to reveal how war, fire, floods, politics, cultural conflict, and architectural innovation shaped the Quarter.
In West Freeman’s 160 color photographs the present-day romance of the Vieux Carré is here to savor. But The French Quarter of New Orleans moves beyond the
