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LoC No.: 01008776
Title:
Norman's New Orleans and Environs
Containing a Brief Historical Sketch of the Territory and State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time
Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Norman's New Orleans and Environs" by Benjamin Moore Norman is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of New Orleans and its surrounding areas, focusing on the discovery and territorial history of Louisiana as well as the development of its southern metropolis. It examines various aspects of the city, including its public buildings, charitable institutions, and cultural landmarks, making it a detailed guide for residents and visitors alike. At the start of the text, the author includes a preface aimed at educating both newcomers to New Orleans and those interested in the region from afar. Norman expresses his intention to provide an agreeable companion for readers by cataloging a wide array of informative resources about the city. The opening sections delve into Louisiana's profound history, starting with the European exploration era, which includes notable figures such as Hernando de Soto, and chronicles the various territorial claims and complexities that followed. The narrative sets a rich historical context for understanding the cultural and economic landscape of New Orleans, highlighting its significance as a center of commerce and community in the American South. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Norman, Benjamin Moore, 1809-1860
EBook No.: 38837
Published: Feb 11, 2012
Downloads: 155
Language: English
Subject: New Orleans (La.) -- Guidebooks
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 01008776
Title:
Norman's New Orleans and Environs
Containing a Brief Historical Sketch of the Territory and State of Louisiana and the City of New Orleans, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time
Note: Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Julia Miller, JoAnn Greenwood and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Norman's New Orleans and Environs" by Benjamin Moore Norman is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of New Orleans and its surrounding areas, focusing on the discovery and territorial history of Louisiana as well as the development of its southern metropolis. It examines various aspects of the city, including its public buildings, charitable institutions, and cultural landmarks, making it a detailed guide for residents and visitors alike. At the start of the text, the author includes a preface aimed at educating both newcomers to New Orleans and those interested in the region from afar. Norman expresses his intention to provide an agreeable companion for readers by cataloging a wide array of informative resources about the city. The opening sections delve into Louisiana's profound history, starting with the European exploration era, which includes notable figures such as Hernando de Soto, and chronicles the various territorial claims and complexities that followed. The narrative sets a rich historical context for understanding the cultural and economic landscape of New Orleans, highlighting its significance as a center of commerce and community in the American South. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Norman, Benjamin Moore, 1809-1860
EBook No.: 38837
Published: Feb 11, 2012
Downloads: 155
Language: English
Subject: New Orleans (La.) -- Guidebooks
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.