The Accidental City
Author | : Lawrence N. Powell |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 449 |
Release | : 2012-04-13 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780674065444 |
ISBN-13 | : 0674065441 |
Rating | : 4/5 (441 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Accidental City written by Lawrence N. Powell and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2012-04-13 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the history of the city from its being contended over as swampland through Louisiana's statehood in 1812, discussing its motley identities as a French village, African market town, Spanish fortress, and trade center.