Mardi Gras - Chronicles of the New Orleans Carnival

Informationen zum Autor Errol Laborde, editor and publisher of Louisiana Life magazine, has won more than twenty-five New Orleans Press Club Awards for outstanding journalism since 1972. A producer and panelist on public televisionís Informed Sources, an award-winning program that explores local politics, Laborde also is the founding president and a current board member of the annual Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival. Klappentext Experience the past and present of Mardi Gras in New Orleans as never before. Mardi Gras authority Errol Laborde guides readers through the trappings, tales, treasures, and traditions of Carnival. Historical images and modern photographs show the dazzling displays seen during the magic, ephemeral season. Recipes and reminiscences are included, in true New Orleans style. Come join the greatest party on earth!

Product details

• Authors: Errol Laborde, Errol/ Osborne Laborde, Peggy Laborde, Peggy Scott Laborde, John C Stewart
• Assisted by: Mitchel Osborne (Photographs)
• Publisher: Pelican publishing co inc
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2013
• EAN: 9781455617647
• ISBN: 978-1-4556-1764-7
• No. of pages: 208
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika, USA, Amerikanische Geschichte, Sociology, HISTORY / Social History, HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Customs & Traditions