New Orleans cemeteries / Eric J. Brock.

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New Orleans cemeteries

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Summary:

"The mysticism of cemeteries is inescapable. We are intrigued by the way these sacred cities of the dead have the ability to both fascinate and unnerve us at the same time. Within these final resting places lie many personal histories marked by nyriad monuments ranging from grand architectural homages to endearing sculptures and simple gravestones. The cemeteries of New Orleans have long enticed residents and visitors alike with their beauty and rich history. In New Orleans, the cemeteries are unique in that they are primarily built above ground. Done in part because of the city's location below sea level, this type of burial is also a common practice rooted in the area's Latin culture tradition. In over 200 photographs accompanied by an illuminating narrative, the author invites us to join him on a visual tour of some of the most captivating burial site of the Crescent City" -- back cover.

Language:

English

ISBN - ISSN:

0738501263

9780738501260

Physical Description:

127 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Cemeteries -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Pictorial works.

Cemeteries -- Louisiana -- Orleans Parish -- Pictorial works.

Sepulchral monuments -- Louisiana -- New Orleans -- Pictorial works.

Sepulchral monuments -- Louisiana -- Orleans Parish -- Pictorial works.

Registers of births, etc. -- Louisiana -- New Orleans.

Registers of births, etc. -- Louisiana -- Orleans Parish.

New Orleans (La.) -- Biography.

New Orleans (La.) -- History, Local.

New Orleans (La.) -- Genealogy.

Orleans Parish (La.) -- Biography.

Orleans Parish (La.) -- History, Local.

Orleans Parish (La.) -- Genealogy.

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Images of America.

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Library	Audience	Home Location	Material Type	Shelf Number	Status
Searching... Family History Research Center, Clayton Library Campus	Adult	Genealogy collection	Reference material	B864 ORLEA LA	Searching... Unknown

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Join author and Louisiana historian Eric J. Brock on a visual tour of the most captivating New Orleans burial sites - above ground!

The mysticism of cemeteries is inescapable and the cemeteries of New Orleans are no exception. They have long enticed residents and visitors alike with their beauty and rich history. We are intrigued by the way these sacred cities of the dead have the ability to both fascinate and unnerve us at the same time. Within these final resting places lie many personal histories marked by myriad monuments ranging from grand architectural homages to endearing sculptures and simple gravestones. In New Orleans, the cemeteries are unique in that they are primarily built above ground. Done in part because of the city's location below sea level, this type of burial is also a common practice rooted in the area's Latin culture tradition. Witness this for yourself with over 200 photographs accompanied by an illuminating narrative of some of the most intriguing burial sites of the Crescent City.